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 2706052 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707453 epoch_slot_no: 7453 block_no: 2705925 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-12 15:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x657d0b1ba09204785184c13a49d05cd12ed548b4c3005dfdd9c4d85b703c26e5Block Operator
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