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 2721694 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723094 epoch_slot_no: 1494 block_no: 2721566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2032 time: 2019-06-16 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fed071164db7d103eac1fb63aec5e5f7bfe9abe7be648fbd0b2d9a8c12dd69cBlock Operator
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