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 2710098 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711499 epoch_slot_no: 11499 block_no: 2709971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-06-13 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe38fca66e59b8630088f7e212215f91a314951a86f14481d26c0a2a3cf16a63fBlock Operator
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