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 2717876 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2719277 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 2717749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3742 time: 2019-06-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef6eba24dc3e75a812b84f1491effa4262c7b88a5a5f77686e09a856b88e36b3Block Operator
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