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 2717260 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2718661 epoch_slot_no: 18661 block_no: 2717133 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-15 05:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x644d64decce309a4a1571412ddd9fea7dd27cf1d773e5dd191ac8e2c069fd278Block Operator
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