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 2715023 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716424 epoch_slot_no: 16424 block_no: 2714896 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4796 time: 2019-06-14 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1a0ff1c617b2b75300e6f6b99cb048df4ccbdc77d19be5652107919177f09c0Block Operator
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