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 2712878 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714279 epoch_slot_no: 14279 block_no: 2712751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-06-14 05:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ad96cb8d4cbcc3a5daf38deaf020e9810c67e098b9b20d2ccbe15d13cfcb365Block Operator
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