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 2707076 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2708477 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 2706949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9011 time: 2019-06-12 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f7d0188b79a2dc639b91d0a5e12ae06fb72bd8fb0e8d053280963ee9e56505bBlock Operator
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