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 2715218 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716619 epoch_slot_no: 16619 block_no: 2715091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 872 time: 2019-06-14 18:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2797a2c408ea6c4c3ff2083694f266cc5bad3bdabfa3b0fa0c3dc95d363269fbBlock Operator
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