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 2705327 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2706728 epoch_slot_no: 6728 block_no: 2705200 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94bbe68a3c709126d139046056dd5c8649815a969b63b736d6bc105de83a75f4Block Operator
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