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 2718905 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720306 epoch_slot_no: 20306 block_no: 2718778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-15 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x014de7aeda8b5a06045cd72157dbf31d34a857700a9a9649347cbddb181c484eBlock Operator
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