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 2716687 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2718088 epoch_slot_no: 18088 block_no: 2716560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1740 time: 2019-06-15 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7025601d9ca4dcee8f96df6382d8e3a5b274a8d6e3539a6c935e75e2554f727bBlock Operator
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