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 2718887 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720288 epoch_slot_no: 20288 block_no: 2718760 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1359 time: 2019-06-15 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x103c79552f41f7d08ecb3a4e7145096dd21db16c0a40c8bc2cf69ae2f2f89b85Block Operator
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