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 2712601 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714002 epoch_slot_no: 14002 block_no: 2712474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-14 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9bc0b87b31187341558681a69f574756d1518c8444738967582eac5e0f0ee24Block Operator
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