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 2712730 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714131 epoch_slot_no: 14131 block_no: 2712603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2530 time: 2019-06-14 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x665f4aa34768035e47f3d5e18206738a5a5e4e5ca395989965aa40592fb31ecdBlock Operator
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