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 2706376 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707777 epoch_slot_no: 7777 block_no: 2706249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2374 time: 2019-06-12 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13c1d6377a4cf2ea295d7db4d0adfaee0a4077ec95fe391c33d969e7728aa5e1Block Operator
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