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 2705815 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2707216 epoch_slot_no: 7216 block_no: 2705688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2019-06-12 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd82188223695e676cd166001c5b6bf21ec35610302bf70b43a191b6f4a9d0bb3Block Operator
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