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 2706873 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2708274 epoch_slot_no: 8274 block_no: 2706746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-12 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81579fa0b4221b3f3ef35273f88eb9099044904af364d974e4a2272d27e39d5aBlock Operator
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