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 2715251 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2716652 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 2715124 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5397 time: 2019-06-14 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b0893437d70e72aebeee8c5812314762b59e4ff6ad391a2d4454606167a63a7Block Operator
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