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 2713315 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2714716 epoch_slot_no: 14716 block_no: 2713188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8170 time: 2019-06-14 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc318be88acfa7ee79f18dd84641dbe8d8b991fd5d7b3d82e2a5eeabb64bea0cdBlock Operator
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