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 2706089 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707490 epoch_slot_no: 7490 block_no: 2705962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2019-06-12 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4efbac5b286b6290248523d7bc1d5e60e4daaf8ac99ed6a2c3ef9464beb354f9Block Operator
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