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 2716058 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717459 epoch_slot_no: 17459 block_no: 2715931 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4921 time: 2019-06-14 22:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x347a57dcc3810e9e8df4c097680f3d3c42ea5ba0c232df3e9f1eebf5e84bde60Block Operator
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