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 2712146 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2713547 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 2712019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2019-06-14 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa0ed5c4be6d1d92f4692b6a241f3193240584ff3dafef904ab10a5251688348Block Operator
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