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 2706026 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2707427 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2705899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2725 time: 2019-06-12 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f538cfc03c6b6e83010bac019e9248987ad2b3b20f1e4b13aa9d0adde7406d9Block Operator
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