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 2721883 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723283 epoch_slot_no: 1683 block_no: 2721755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2838 time: 2019-06-16 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffcb204488d0dc1adfb6f387177b880f4aa37149d55ef4ffab304311107cc801Block Operator
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