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 2721375 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722775 epoch_slot_no: 1175 block_no: 2721247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-16 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef96d84f7950e0385de7c184e795619fc34a317a261b718bf201abba5d990503Block Operator
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