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 2715602 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717003 epoch_slot_no: 17003 block_no: 2715475 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5593 time: 2019-06-14 20:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb6d5b4d20ba7c548d4adc08950ae74b9d83476a8e832c96a6886f8174141d92Block Operator
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