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 2706494 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2707895 epoch_slot_no: 7895 block_no: 2706367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3125 time: 2019-06-12 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84a7dc7151047475e36f45a7c6ae367a6fc3fe67b23439be0a9810d62ceac8edBlock Operator
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