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 2715282 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716683 epoch_slot_no: 16683 block_no: 2715155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7461 time: 2019-06-14 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98801d604af243d44fd2a6314b62c949c21a33359fb61bf372c80452fc08ebc4Block Operator
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