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 2710586 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711987 epoch_slot_no: 11987 block_no: 2710459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-06-13 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x369246347eeb7269216cf5bc2b0c83be65090c7244484c0df371e95fb0103b60Block Operator
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