A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2721140 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722540 epoch_slot_no: 940 block_no: 2721012 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4997 time: 2019-06-16 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa463510d2d423f40b06507f522e80dcdebd30c4f7acc77cad98c7e42867ec1abBlock Operator
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