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 2717773 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2719174 epoch_slot_no: 19174 block_no: 2717646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6281 time: 2019-06-15 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89fd611650baadbb9f6aee5107cf1720c4ed164ab30ec94c4f6ea7da89eb39adBlock Operator
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