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 2713209 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714610 epoch_slot_no: 14610 block_no: 2713082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2654 time: 2019-06-14 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d7dda63956e61317a63cb98b2e59b3de0642795738617d1fc30d9c6c362cdf6Block Operator
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