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 2710156 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711557 epoch_slot_no: 11557 block_no: 2710029 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2019-06-13 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x164ab4469df66adb1d7d31c11abd25b35c5141567db4cc6f895388145f3b105bBlock Operator
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