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 2707701 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2709102 epoch_slot_no: 9102 block_no: 2707574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-13 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6027a91d1adf0a7e43b12aad3e9c81557ec17648dac5ad32d3e939798749f6f3Block Operator
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