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 2716309 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2717710 epoch_slot_no: 17710 block_no: 2716182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6374 time: 2019-06-15 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b27e6013069cd22e7f12526f89bc971b2b91513b6e14c0d2bb91f3dbb67edb9Block Operator
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