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 2717707 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719108 epoch_slot_no: 19108 block_no: 2717580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-15 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf85415cf89e741fdbcbb4591b22d8d49a01e42c0d82896fc1af51ce642328e37Block Operator
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