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 2713042 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714443 epoch_slot_no: 14443 block_no: 2712915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2732 time: 2019-06-14 05:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d060de7bc88a4c9016c939ba330a15267de60db2bce61d7819401903017e1e9Block Operator
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