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 2707304 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2708705 epoch_slot_no: 8705 block_no: 2707177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1258 time: 2019-06-12 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9257d153f5357a730e7485e647babe378fdd486c5c58702ee183d9bb4c012a47Block Operator
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