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 2705305 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2706706 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 2705178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2399 time: 2019-06-12 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcb85db633a488801ea7891e7453f43c8d22555b0eea2f178cffa2381cb5ae00Block Operator
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