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 2721457 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2722857 epoch_slot_no: 1257 block_no: 2721329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2412 time: 2019-06-16 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93b2380c06b5e5b5bfda1bf5c4c700a02de927e161545f987dbe83f952694f16Block Operator
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