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 2718855 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2720256 epoch_slot_no: 20256 block_no: 2718728 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2019-06-15 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce4d6c32cc8800b8a255e8a4e929038fd8b6b52ea0c6d26910c0028f463e85dfBlock Operator
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