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 2721722 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723122 epoch_slot_no: 1522 block_no: 2721594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1571 time: 2019-06-16 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95f3150b6fe46f3a1f0aaeb1e8f1f1e20e116c998a72a7404fb6817819596d88Block Operator
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