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 2715566 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2716967 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 2715439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2422 time: 2019-06-14 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x751a9876e6186e32794c3e44a4f6af7ad53e9b8d0562da561632717ae231ea1bBlock Operator
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