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 2718915 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720316 epoch_slot_no: 20316 block_no: 2718788 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1392 time: 2019-06-15 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c6c98b9f29934af150f9b23a96e8d45d7d2999de2b4ebe5584c39d4dfce696Block Operator
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