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 2715648 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717049 epoch_slot_no: 17049 block_no: 2715521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5847 time: 2019-06-14 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0783d128b271c95cc08733d7dbfa7ade04b80c118c36844689b30fd2889638Block Operator
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