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 2714989 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716390 epoch_slot_no: 16390 block_no: 2714862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-06-14 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x892476c0256dda5ff5013b43059e202b7b9524f6cd52f5c7e3894f6503b4259cBlock Operator
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