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 2707239 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2708640 epoch_slot_no: 8640 block_no: 2707112 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1635 time: 2019-06-12 21:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01599ada7925daa9c712c68b5955b5cd5f2f393119ed0c30e509a295ddb7757fBlock Operator
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