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 2710554 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2711955 epoch_slot_no: 11955 block_no: 2710427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3933 time: 2019-06-13 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8edf9007ac2b381cc49425f71e2a9c2295c431f52b6566ce02b2a6367f0a9dc5Block Operator
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