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 2718983 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720384 epoch_slot_no: 20384 block_no: 2718856 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2298 time: 2019-06-15 14:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x343f5dc88f791e19ac8e4731c091b72ad181650b3baaa4297fca6b0d1d2d86c8Block Operator
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