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 2710343 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2711744 epoch_slot_no: 11744 block_no: 2710216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2595 time: 2019-06-13 14:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cbe94f8afad79c2841fa1f4c00d18cc3d5dc7c81fc4e3c6792901a73517e25dBlock Operator
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