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 2713027 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2714428 epoch_slot_no: 14428 block_no: 2712900 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2395 time: 2019-06-14 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3b49e2714a3e83205bbef70a752aa041e3a5a62b0ba973b4558e2b81ab07fe8Block Operator
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