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 2714626 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716027 epoch_slot_no: 16027 block_no: 2714499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3573 time: 2019-06-14 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc071d6bcbfd20d40e0e7d95fa497096aac1a542f6cd5e4de7d05da20415bd71cBlock Operator
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