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 2714474 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2715875 epoch_slot_no: 15875 block_no: 2714347 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4693 time: 2019-06-14 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86f53dee8e62c9e6d69d59f4003aedc15d3420c00e31bb57b952b3d3cde556c6Block Operator
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