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 2715632 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2717033 epoch_slot_no: 17033 block_no: 2715505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2757 time: 2019-06-14 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b4b85c1beab7f6b07fac7b2e97870b6e3351bbd9edd079afce0bd43e4681a3eBlock Operator
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