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 2716982 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2718383 epoch_slot_no: 18383 block_no: 2716855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2331 time: 2019-06-15 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3976e9ca07d411c9d6c50a3e835edded8878b34c502518a73d40426e638eae5eBlock Operator
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