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 2721717 Details
Epoch: 126Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2723117
epoch_slot_no: 1517
block_no: 2721589
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 1719
time: 2019-06-16 06:10:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x2f5834706f99fa24ebe924196fcfb9d8714ed5377750b85016f31abc9d533634
Block Operator
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