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 2711127 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2712528 epoch_slot_no: 12528 block_no: 2711000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2076 time: 2019-06-13 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20e4e3bbaccfe2bcd5cfef58140bb1a4a10102aa6d21f653bf816d1d014da6b8Block Operator
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