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 2714871 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716272 epoch_slot_no: 16272 block_no: 2714744 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3807 time: 2019-06-14 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04d11983d281bb6693534a67f6b3e5c527bfd8bb550fbdb7c27e872f41616c9cBlock Operator
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