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 2706509 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2707910 epoch_slot_no: 7910 block_no: 2706382 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-06-12 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935976af6f23f4059e6b0ff1c188eccd3c1d246828a786e089b800df36c34741Block Operator
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