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 2714840 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716241 epoch_slot_no: 16241 block_no: 2714713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7646 time: 2019-06-14 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20e3dacb57d1d7cd70d98f6cd2a2fb88a16aa7e2f58280718f719cdc4225e2ddBlock Operator
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