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 2705733 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707134 epoch_slot_no: 7134 block_no: 2705606 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-06-12 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72e48ae9de99bf62af351851b6e0998de3f60e0d62a3c8bea1adfd1a83dd203aBlock Operator
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