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 2713099 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2714500 epoch_slot_no: 14500 block_no: 2712972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2425 time: 2019-06-14 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd447e22b445d34a5ad381b7ceefbe57df52bb2a518d02f8ed76ea3c901aeb81bBlock Operator
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