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 2721397 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722797 epoch_slot_no: 1197 block_no: 2721269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2166 time: 2019-06-16 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x151fc94bf79027b62db6c45a60f4f9364b916f98fc854035ade0537ea4f74a37Block Operator
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