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 2721216 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722616 epoch_slot_no: 1016 block_no: 2721088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3036 time: 2019-06-16 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e4e2a3f8be7958213b62cb0f2db61f1907d052509d2b7047b6fd48c81d2e6ddBlock Operator
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