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 2705814 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2707215 epoch_slot_no: 7215 block_no: 2705687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2255 time: 2019-06-12 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d0659f01927180883797698fab6947dc0a2f713613e8de06596477a39b39e1dBlock Operator
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