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 2716286 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2717687 epoch_slot_no: 17687 block_no: 2716159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3553 time: 2019-06-15 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ebaa30b4737f9620316b387de6c3355fab4fb1eae11cc6d94fcc0930c92587Block Operator
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