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 2714458 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2715859 epoch_slot_no: 15859 block_no: 2714331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4834 time: 2019-06-14 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f34097c5cec40fc93735cb3c8acaaddab77d090d5ef9bd40d8ea66b2168b931Block Operator
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