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 2714764 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2716165 epoch_slot_no: 16165 block_no: 2714637 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4325 time: 2019-06-14 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaa0d0c4cfd500a54c2e1a71c90086d85949226806f869812a49c996f4d6cb4fBlock Operator
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