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 2710614 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2712015 epoch_slot_no: 12015 block_no: 2710487 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2418 time: 2019-06-13 16:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78ec8b4a3f33d546660a8e1ab4ef6a8e7b3c08e04395bb34c453180178f73cffBlock Operator
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