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 2711305 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2712706 epoch_slot_no: 12706 block_no: 2711178 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1264 time: 2019-06-13 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab0e61fe7956ef6e5155185951aedb55d0d27f7203f4485d146a68957dd8fa5fBlock Operator
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