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 2713208 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2714609 epoch_slot_no: 14609 block_no: 2713081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-06-14 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1914a712e159a6e2e35c6010febd97b359ebef7e0fde67cc3c74ce301defe17Block Operator
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