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 2718101 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2719502 epoch_slot_no: 19502 block_no: 2717974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8387 time: 2019-06-15 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x810a92b66166453d68dc37874b11a51a6797e9c0e81e496de3fcde6ee6068070Block Operator
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