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 2717171 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2718572 epoch_slot_no: 18572 block_no: 2717044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1502 time: 2019-06-15 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x532c131dc4217556f40668dc13970903058f8e39fa2c540bef104d1c594573f0Block Operator
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