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 2718851 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2720252 epoch_slot_no: 20252 block_no: 2718724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1313 time: 2019-06-15 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2534e09c1cbd8f3464ad15aa37b8a813ae2cac4bcf0977515a371b611cb9584bBlock Operator
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