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 2716212 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2717613 epoch_slot_no: 17613 block_no: 2716085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-14 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe9fa59e1b92f80444872a587171dfd64ab0bb09cd5a7f884d4e17c13a1ea8cBlock Operator
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