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 2712185 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2713586 epoch_slot_no: 13586 block_no: 2712058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2736 time: 2019-06-14 01:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x849e25145c2e0ace957c339b8f306b223b69f0c579df71b181c25d6a9ace9f6dBlock Operator
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