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 2718400 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719801 epoch_slot_no: 19801 block_no: 2718273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-15 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08347186708df99e2398f8b306986a8a2288e97161439b8b2c9b3053c670ab52Block Operator
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