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 2706176 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2707577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 2706049 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9853 time: 2019-06-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77954f014a3a1f2a3b6a0e1be26e99b76597c1ff6843f4302c492259358a2f4fBlock Operator
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