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 2712936 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714337 epoch_slot_no: 14337 block_no: 2712809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2009 time: 2019-06-14 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50870d55d03e5c798ce2af29ec940d31b9d685d7fa05899a722405270c1b93e7Block Operator
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