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 2714600 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716001 epoch_slot_no: 16001 block_no: 2714473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2019-06-14 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2d4b6ed326d3e66594e017cefc00ce70bf155313164d69c2b805335539d5a4Block Operator
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