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 2706270 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2707671 epoch_slot_no: 7671 block_no: 2706143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3396 time: 2019-06-12 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc2354d0b624773cc9a479c7842696142c44c68a3f70fcfe2731af59b86eed4Block Operator
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