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 2706040 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2707441 epoch_slot_no: 7441 block_no: 2705913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-12 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd8d856e2ee1c6bd00ec1a72b1e6e7710b2f6ba2eac33ff1ee2166212fcd3987Block Operator
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