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 2715845 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717246 epoch_slot_no: 17246 block_no: 2715718 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5358 time: 2019-06-14 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28a65b0c4a83427e7b522088ca1807a16cfb205f4d67c73b7d3f01fb4cbc1c8dBlock Operator
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