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 2721760 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723160 epoch_slot_no: 1560 block_no: 2721632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6571 time: 2019-06-16 06:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x864c62fe08be6d912bf70fdf3d77d637a2d3ebc6f8d8cc2afaa29812d0b7f61cBlock Operator
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