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 2712612 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714013 epoch_slot_no: 14013 block_no: 2712485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-14 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b296162c1dac30b4d8b0030ae329da127cc2a0f850cbebe50f2071461d3548Block Operator
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