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 2713254 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2714655 epoch_slot_no: 14655 block_no: 2713127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2019-06-14 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb26023cb36d8e3f06098373fac992ac5f4486c82e3fd9b6fe9d2c83d7f001cdBlock Operator
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