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 2705833 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2707234 epoch_slot_no: 7234 block_no: 2705706 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7840 time: 2019-06-12 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fda435c277c6b6ff039293cf3729eb69a6990af9abeee021dbf19c4bb20b1a9Block Operator
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