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 2721412 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2722812 epoch_slot_no: 1212 block_no: 2721284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2490 time: 2019-06-16 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3df81ddb4c1f2b142ef354a5b2e12cc0b7be979e317a23085df82e6ce9f4ccdcBlock Operator
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