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 2706331 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707732 epoch_slot_no: 7732 block_no: 2706204 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2329 time: 2019-06-12 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x019f526d398598779e2adf6e6d33398ae5a5efd7ff49d3c2af0e0b2da0efd2c5Block Operator
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