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 2721911 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2723311 epoch_slot_no: 1711 block_no: 2721783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2938 time: 2019-06-16 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa935da48b10c9ed49769d223e6983b2228bec027946a20a0878b1df243d22393Block Operator
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