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 2718956 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2720357 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2718829 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6086 time: 2019-06-15 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaacb21986799918733f2cf2cfec1b18612f1be89d2d9b5015f2e577d3d0b9c32Block Operator
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