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 2706635 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2708036 epoch_slot_no: 8036 block_no: 2706508 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5327 time: 2019-06-12 18:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ed9b613a3f2007a96a9de7e7cd27e1a54ac23be2c1373651fb5f9120d5b4a59Block Operator
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