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 2718086 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2719487 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 2717959 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4824 time: 2019-06-15 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x355eb6154b008e6443539d9c8279cb319bfc32e6ba0ac5f18b9775e8380165c9Block Operator
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