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 2712725 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714126 epoch_slot_no: 14126 block_no: 2712598 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8598 time: 2019-06-14 04:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82ddce642ca6dd1a852b2532c440571f235612615b3599a97085a4052fef2e74Block Operator
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