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 2706300 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2707701 epoch_slot_no: 7701 block_no: 2706173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2731 time: 2019-06-12 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc41308239b2ae062a8da85754a6d34e6e48ef9493aaa284c5f037f7a37d6724Block Operator
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