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 2707307 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2708708 epoch_slot_no: 8708 block_no: 2707180 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-12 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d8fb9254d8f29acb34f7c351ff73680e3fca18652c96e7f3b84b35e4da5de5Block Operator
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