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 2716444 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2717845 epoch_slot_no: 17845 block_no: 2716317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-06-15 00:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02d13a11959d9946b728380783a8e234a80bb08a42d4075b89578b1da2c5ade2Block Operator
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