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 2706194 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2707595 epoch_slot_no: 7595 block_no: 2706067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-12 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4df9c43cbc0383675f9c0091dd11d2447bef4a7ccd12b16f8f99d6d48f53d58dBlock Operator
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