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 2712534 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2713935 epoch_slot_no: 13935 block_no: 2712407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2019-06-14 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd658202b58938118959e8ba27f714922d69f8e28a9864b769d7b7f926289645Block Operator
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