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 2711287 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2712688 epoch_slot_no: 12688 block_no: 2711160 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-13 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ae6821d2fd320dd5efa706f17490cd514d4eda98e7848843725f8cb49607636Block Operator
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