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 2718393 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719794 epoch_slot_no: 19794 block_no: 2718266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2003 time: 2019-06-15 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a076ceeb51de2e8595b207c3f33f5550925c20ebe8bc7403c86048d3149c804Block Operator
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