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 2707702 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709103 epoch_slot_no: 9103 block_no: 2707575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3045 time: 2019-06-13 00:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x194004179b1b527b5e83585f35d03b40ac0176b081c437e56ba0afa37f0b209dBlock Operator
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