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 2706356 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2707757 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 2706229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14384 time: 2019-06-12 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe03d25bb05d0ed39cccac8d93f4a0d88bfad4452b864e98437ac09fbc3dec9faBlock Operator
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