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 2714845 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2716246 epoch_slot_no: 16246 block_no: 2714718 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2129 time: 2019-06-14 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008cece867ff20e90484003d147ac8476530730db91f6914b8ab0c0963ce415dBlock Operator
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