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 2715716 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2717117 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2715589 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5337 time: 2019-06-14 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6547aace0d51b1e4076701d16f50580415dcff6e83e74c370bf8a1b0ea0a9ffBlock Operator
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