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 2716076 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2717477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2715949 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4818 time: 2019-06-14 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdae442b8e2965e16f525f2bc27b805feff6fd1330832adb59b1c5ef8454db1a8Block Operator
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