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 2707159 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2708560 epoch_slot_no: 8560 block_no: 2707032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-12 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06ef2f9b036c353b389c2c1ca814a5519e17e2328b44f5392e6324bfdb0bd180Block Operator
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