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 2716270 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2717671 epoch_slot_no: 17671 block_no: 2716143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2019-06-14 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48b089423bd06751a61a168f08d17edb2ef0cd279adf942633545626d013e390Block Operator
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