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 2712846 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2714247 epoch_slot_no: 14247 block_no: 2712719 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4333 time: 2019-06-14 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96e7df122cb9007fba1df570453fb65b918a803cd47f74396b4767543bff26c2Block Operator
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