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 2706684 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708085 epoch_slot_no: 8085 block_no: 2706557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb558285fd45bf1d5b7dc83e078d6275e97d01ba5bb017b34926a8319a9a15b6bBlock Operator
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