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 2710130 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711531 epoch_slot_no: 11531 block_no: 2710003 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8633 time: 2019-06-13 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd02bdb2ee46bb856aede498a2f20c2c8f3dde064b7188c42f991295aca6e1fe6Block Operator
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