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 2714807 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716208 epoch_slot_no: 16208 block_no: 2714680 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2019-06-14 15:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3ced9b95a7667d2d87e617f9add6888eeb1c6eaba54bc508e30285c400ad0b1Block Operator
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