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 2714809 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716210 epoch_slot_no: 16210 block_no: 2714682 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2263 time: 2019-06-14 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4843d776419c93830d4a9a603ec6e1234009ae9823e3db9e7cb77bc183c95c8eBlock Operator
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