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 2717590 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2718991 epoch_slot_no: 18991 block_no: 2717463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7509 time: 2019-06-15 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eccc8d6e291a81b8969d36005384a4e11032eb3573b73be3d77e07f9a9cb3caBlock Operator
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