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 2717336 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2718737 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2717209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6456 time: 2019-06-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb51dcccd239b644bb6fbf9289cee4565c565494365c4b66d8b9aa3e93ad65ee9Block Operator
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