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 2714168 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2715569 epoch_slot_no: 15569 block_no: 2714041 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2979 time: 2019-06-14 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffd49b8b6521cbcaee11367438b738bae8b1c3042a42580e8b78ffa1b117441Block Operator
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