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 2718837 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720238 epoch_slot_no: 20238 block_no: 2718710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2019-06-15 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c2e38563cc8295f1e431a024957311a509b66a79eeaa2b1f626d1bd2ead1d6Block Operator
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