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 2717186 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2718587 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 2717059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3006 time: 2019-06-15 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ff6860d0347f397cb93bbab2f498fd403a92ab3960582e390453cc66def7545Block Operator
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