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 2715724 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717125 epoch_slot_no: 17125 block_no: 2715597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6746 time: 2019-06-14 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0242e996fefaf092d5c96b15d82130354e146b979c769505bf6dcb031eae2ddBlock Operator
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