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 2707716 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709117 epoch_slot_no: 9117 block_no: 2707589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-13 00:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c0dcdc0ca4976c55211398284aa2ce029a547210992c3c60241690ca9b470bBlock Operator
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