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 2714000 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2715401 epoch_slot_no: 15401 block_no: 2713873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2481 time: 2019-06-14 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbfcf8b77f1d3cee677024507c4b5e2acbb7bc7198dfc1469e198ef39de343c5Block Operator
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