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 2715495 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2716896 epoch_slot_no: 16896 block_no: 2715368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4935 time: 2019-06-14 19:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe02371b44c30334dba6747ec40a37560b8fc7461fbc4a771b76b324a4205253cBlock Operator
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