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 2712629 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714030 epoch_slot_no: 14030 block_no: 2712502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-06-14 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1b8c5cf7ccfbcd780271ea0568dc217b3c3b8476c4cf98ddcd1d08a92995a22Block Operator
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