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 2713955 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2715356 epoch_slot_no: 15356 block_no: 2713828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2013 time: 2019-06-14 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a13c63ea64be55df83a3143f3fb8f4004a82e8c0f249099ebc6d2362872e0b3Block Operator
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