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 2715358 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2716759 epoch_slot_no: 16759 block_no: 2715231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5568 time: 2019-06-14 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x834b5ffdc6b24236780957c99032f1fb6f366d3333ab020d90f84d3e5c81738dBlock Operator
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