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 2705456 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2706857 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2705329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 17824 time: 2019-06-12 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36ad98b6658471546d7cc9555cad1844dfb2268eb9e731cf47bff9de272fd28eBlock Operator
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