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 2707436 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2708837 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2707309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6995 time: 2019-06-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe589ee1cd3f04094efd83eaa2f5e87a6ba5f6f9e8eb69a787bff5b658c5e2296Block Operator
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