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 2705242 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706643 epoch_slot_no: 6643 block_no: 2705115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1777 time: 2019-06-12 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91082079967b8c2cd2a8a635b55e8e2a642f96892a47d4096382f0a7f972df77Block Operator
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