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 2707848 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709249 epoch_slot_no: 9249 block_no: 2707721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-13 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3566f36d2a0b6c3b7283a6a9318d833ac36727946d46274b4db8a7651fa8d75cBlock Operator
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