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 2711839 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2713240 epoch_slot_no: 13240 block_no: 2711712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3897 time: 2019-06-13 23:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8e7f9bf0ce08e3f3b4d4d1d20e4d67154e51f897404bab4aa02650393b0e2fcBlock Operator
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