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 2714290 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2715691 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 2714163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10736 time: 2019-06-14 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x512d8b688d708d37c3e52773fea7828203b56fdce21d06fb1548e21df803d35dBlock Operator
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