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 2718850 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720251 epoch_slot_no: 20251 block_no: 2718723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-06-15 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4b388a40b06fcc9f5fba546c156bdb52a7e3c4994e7b9b0f31616c3b3bc8fb0Block Operator
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