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 2716964 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2718365 epoch_slot_no: 18365 block_no: 2716837 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-06-15 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe633318511d67dd05b0d8e67d0e5ec7827f7ef53acaa8a56b26925a8fab16f3Block Operator
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