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 2713736 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2715137 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2713609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7681 time: 2019-06-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53f5262b13383aa6e8fb050188d74123bfb72d8b13bad397ef8b1c86e6f76316Block Operator
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