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 2713457 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714858 epoch_slot_no: 14858 block_no: 2713330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-06-14 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2d07030d3cb1b5f3cba38894526e43915f2a757ceb2e358da969905d638446eBlock Operator
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