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 2716357 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717758 epoch_slot_no: 17758 block_no: 2716230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2019-06-15 00:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02291def44c7711ce768326443f7aa705a33457858d921824af62e2ed1be4d8Block Operator
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