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 2713103 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714504 epoch_slot_no: 14504 block_no: 2712976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-06-14 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc39317ef840aee75c5e45e2d705f8e74f16f590976b7d4945c3bcf3085f1adeBlock Operator
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