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 2705333 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706734 epoch_slot_no: 6734 block_no: 2705206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6092 time: 2019-06-12 11:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd094b174be57153a864cc6306474ac6acfdd0bd2a36bc6a436445701f93583aBlock Operator
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