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 2718986 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2720387 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 2718859 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2476 time: 2019-06-15 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a5d2bbeae423cefea82db79cf88f787b03ad81fc701d6d96695fab6a67600b9Block Operator
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