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 2714507 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2715908 epoch_slot_no: 15908 block_no: 2714380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3090 time: 2019-06-14 14:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x377154488728e816a2e515a97e37f023efc86bbb14180ff5fc6f8a91fd2022e0Block Operator
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