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 2705166 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2706567 epoch_slot_no: 6567 block_no: 2705039 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8923f3b6b4a32ab79e6280ba0cad06af3eac491b8b8abd8f8e0ffb8b5e15799eBlock Operator
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