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 2710634 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2712035 epoch_slot_no: 12035 block_no: 2710507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-06-13 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ed93bb91ccc06fd0c6a2f34618486be8f5b647740628f48fb1dd37f51d1f74fBlock Operator
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