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 2721569 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2722969 epoch_slot_no: 1369 block_no: 2721441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2019-06-16 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d35fa59746947cf56893f52035113ab2d459a9509392da3f87e6c18a52d2c87Block Operator
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