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 2715152 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2716553 epoch_slot_no: 16553 block_no: 2715025 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-06-14 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefe2de9cac6af21f6235b5a79426d3d42873cff90440d314a21a85c9974dc885Block Operator
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