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 2705377 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706778 epoch_slot_no: 6778 block_no: 2705250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-06-12 11:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f701f711bbb5a698b3e5eff58bf9747aba550ad47249cf86d095e884e817edBlock Operator
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