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 2712699 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714100 epoch_slot_no: 14100 block_no: 2712572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5325 time: 2019-06-14 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00c0790af1dacc9a621e3eb8e7a6e6843a4d843dae0c893e9953e587ff5cd4a2Block Operator
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