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 2705969 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707370 epoch_slot_no: 7370 block_no: 2705842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99497f045c7f692cf42e97ac245c2a98ccd2825e7f85dbe77ada323f912f37a3Block Operator
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