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 2705212 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706613 epoch_slot_no: 6613 block_no: 2705085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3278 time: 2019-06-12 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e152c176e269acf5653aa9cee0b5071a59346fdc32f01766de037d556eda40Block Operator
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