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 2711642 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2713043 epoch_slot_no: 13043 block_no: 2711515 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3007 time: 2019-06-13 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5859b23ac2bd6a78fc257ea131b9d3ee758b9a4f062322c3a6ca537c7a3ba27bBlock Operator
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