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 2712134 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2713535 epoch_slot_no: 13535 block_no: 2712007 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2170 time: 2019-06-14 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7519276bb908ef4abcd87b141d6fd4362fc02d27d8ce9fe575814d6e146f5aa3Block Operator
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