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 2712546 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2713947 epoch_slot_no: 13947 block_no: 2712419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-14 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x840b0701d25a119fbc993b8b6b75b62a66deac72a2851a4a5bfdea4ca37c0d47Block Operator
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