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 2716912 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2718313 epoch_slot_no: 18313 block_no: 2716785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2093 time: 2019-06-15 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a49e4f5b864e1e8a86166c62e9d6771b5a43e53a97867820edbc1e240ba5438Block Operator
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