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 2711380 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2712781 epoch_slot_no: 12781 block_no: 2711253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2019-06-13 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x261b7bc81e563d91659591abb16678c5a1861d26b4452b64b4be7595800c8ca8Block Operator
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