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 2707037 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708438 epoch_slot_no: 8438 block_no: 2706910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x205d43ea761b5f71d781908634a8199f733628e09e04d5c32d85987d1c5dabb0Block Operator
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