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 2718533 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719934 epoch_slot_no: 19934 block_no: 2718406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-15 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06ab4ed94063296aae18bed1e1206cbd0f04c1e4ed5eada6ed834cd74dc4b6d0Block Operator
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