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 2721406 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722806 epoch_slot_no: 1206 block_no: 2721278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-16 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72180ed294e2df3215414edb0d683abb4b1042cf8de7f64d95db1897850112b9Block Operator
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