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 2714273 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2715674 epoch_slot_no: 15674 block_no: 2714146 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6986 time: 2019-06-14 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c28479a4ddb3c35925d7107edacf81f08a9fdbd15f05f5a05875fa2c7e1c501Block Operator
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