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 2713102 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714503 epoch_slot_no: 14503 block_no: 2712975 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-14 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb79c9c0e1f3ddac122ac2819d55f2031c1b860cdbe9e1541db9bd3ef80baca95Block Operator
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