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 2717933 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2719334 epoch_slot_no: 19334 block_no: 2717806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-06-15 09:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1703e20c8189b250aac507c5b12b3f2beb928139f20055ea3ef3240afea010a8Block Operator
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