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 2718892 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2720293 epoch_slot_no: 20293 block_no: 2718765 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5102 time: 2019-06-15 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d0a0b74fff1543e4a9f95cd942814c9912215b296c2055e21b50a8de5e47b89Block Operator
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