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 2706602 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708003 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 2706475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-06-12 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x140db3971fab5ab0b87eea97683b2ab680c4888837ef12b104bc6903f47717c6Block Operator
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