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 2710042 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2711443 epoch_slot_no: 11443 block_no: 2709915 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1753 time: 2019-06-13 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617ee5ee667b9a12e73f51dcf3a505bac44a42f96ded3947ad7b9ef70a6799c8Block Operator
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