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 2707214 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708615 epoch_slot_no: 8615 block_no: 2707087 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-06-12 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b863243807d68d682a5abe2e73851a4e1dbfb6ddaefa04874c59d8de46ef3aBlock Operator
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