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 2718315 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719716 epoch_slot_no: 19716 block_no: 2718188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-15 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf952bfc4aad1aa7d0b4d4f058e748066c8a752170afd3808b0ab21181b66bd51Block Operator
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