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 2710229 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2711630 epoch_slot_no: 11630 block_no: 2710102 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2019-06-13 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x212ac886c1a513d3e09c94cea06ec820f3118a0e31352bb5d25eebe4d1641aa4Block Operator
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