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 2705425 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2706826 epoch_slot_no: 6826 block_no: 2705298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3639 time: 2019-06-12 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f7632d07a41a7d3df79cf2bf5aa1675ed94dbe5954173ef87e9a5db6bbe44bBlock Operator
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