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 2721351 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722751 epoch_slot_no: 1151 block_no: 2721223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2014 time: 2019-06-16 04:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4490326e3e9f71c5e9149833cc533592df12dced1e6121fdc0ad2a6920855d52Block Operator
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