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 2715404 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716805 epoch_slot_no: 16805 block_no: 2715277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4596 time: 2019-06-14 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x721a960855adc75fe319bd7dfa06dd4682164bdaa6beda1deec8889a9179cf59Block Operator
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