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 2707616 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2709017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2707489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12719 time: 2019-06-12 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb471c66589a78460aeb10e087480ed2b78059b86721b91bfddb5c6e24766ae86Block Operator
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