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 2721851 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2723251 epoch_slot_no: 1651 block_no: 2721723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2691 time: 2019-06-16 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bdfef111dd83b75f5028b4ab9f6adb0eae60e2de4f987e99689e8e669ea154dBlock Operator
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