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 2716210 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2717611 epoch_slot_no: 17611 block_no: 2716083 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-14 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0705e128b8884824c60b9a6aab33a67a017bc6ff960d49aa9064a8d974e46802Block Operator
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