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 2705191 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706592 epoch_slot_no: 6592 block_no: 2705064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2260 time: 2019-06-12 10:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e94a98c3a4251574e038a8f8c1b55add0b6196c23f435a7d6acb8ee4bffb96dBlock Operator
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