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 2716360 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2717761 epoch_slot_no: 17761 block_no: 2716233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3825 time: 2019-06-15 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c54dd7ac9475c5f239702497a19ba6b9d8c61514f4d2bfd6b67f6635ae809f8Block Operator
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