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 2714257 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2715658 epoch_slot_no: 15658 block_no: 2714130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5384 time: 2019-06-14 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6479bfc461d520291cf0e442232ca17435e6205a323564ce53ec3f41fd84a6ddBlock Operator
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