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 2706768 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2708169 epoch_slot_no: 8169 block_no: 2706641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1845 time: 2019-06-12 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe24d94af86a2441a669f3ec270f8c4e9e767be80758c1b8cd5ab40cb621ebab0Block Operator
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