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 2715434 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716835 epoch_slot_no: 16835 block_no: 2715307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3015 time: 2019-06-14 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9a7be208940541d0ff0ca8c23c58d84e4a8e557a294dd0ce1db944f61a74532Block Operator
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