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 2716743 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2718144 epoch_slot_no: 18144 block_no: 2716616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-15 02:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x120b612f64ff0ba7eb5a2be8dc1d29aed4dd073b67b005013b9ba96dbe24cb65Block Operator
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