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 2713051 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714452 epoch_slot_no: 14452 block_no: 2712924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1484 time: 2019-06-14 06:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdd047fa9eec0f193265d0b0645ee45e0c7a3d5984df94f32b31328a8152cf87Block Operator
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