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 2714672 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716073 epoch_slot_no: 16073 block_no: 2714545 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1594 time: 2019-06-14 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaca90e8cf3bedea7d3032a94e5ae92dfc77c768f6fabae1d205e39182296e12bBlock Operator
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