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 2705950 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2707351 epoch_slot_no: 7351 block_no: 2705823 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2793 time: 2019-06-12 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3c2e5342b77f8c951624674b6bbda75b73feabb0a29f2deded6150588896b7Block Operator
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