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 2713804 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2715205 epoch_slot_no: 15205 block_no: 2713677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8718 time: 2019-06-14 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x307c8bf93207cf29a1771ddd8b2a8123a7810d645609123c7a432d80d8f16857Block Operator
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