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 2705091 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706492 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 2704964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-06-12 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f18b39a2a8a503d6d885ba72cdb72f1408797d6f1ddf5f8c74aa3d2fa23fd10Block Operator
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