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 2710146 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711547 epoch_slot_no: 11547 block_no: 2710019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2339 time: 2019-06-13 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4473f80e595ca6734d098a707df77f40275662e3b74b6d280144bdbed0d833afBlock Operator
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