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 2716481 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2717882 epoch_slot_no: 17882 block_no: 2716354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4441 time: 2019-06-15 01:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2c79b4fa3834abcde343200b597f34e29678f40aeca7611555baf90430a73c8Block Operator
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