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 2721483 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2722883 epoch_slot_no: 1283 block_no: 2721355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-16 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x277492ee8be85552ab4315a9d6ef7c10601f0ef11fa2c5903531e933a674951fBlock Operator
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