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 2717488 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2718889 epoch_slot_no: 18889 block_no: 2717361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1888 time: 2019-06-15 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2604bde07e6ba5b59dcece11282257f196cd5ad0dfa5c7b33f6fb23cb6d1320aBlock Operator
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