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 2712760 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714161 epoch_slot_no: 14161 block_no: 2712633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2711 time: 2019-06-14 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ee4759263f897c67b2e07881b9d1fc347ba16f83a0e8d3074970c954edf3b0Block Operator
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