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 2713073 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714474 epoch_slot_no: 14474 block_no: 2712946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3179 time: 2019-06-14 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7932037c3f1e0c297ca5122fd8696f1b08c9daa8cb002c852f6a22c0c74c1b30Block Operator
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