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 2707141 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708542 epoch_slot_no: 8542 block_no: 2707014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-12 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x761edb799e63fb18a8a872c0db7eb988f6e55a33b45f54cc030baaa507a5dbceBlock Operator
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