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 2712668 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714069 epoch_slot_no: 14069 block_no: 2712541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2019-06-14 03:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x775d0e7ecc7d8f3d1b9bb18b203b9e37d7682fae2255fa1be1e9f565a0a3d782Block Operator
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