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 2707851 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2709252 epoch_slot_no: 9252 block_no: 2707724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1536 time: 2019-06-13 01:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x960168d541cafc57f1b2f180a4ea6774c19ec9a4f7e17718e487890da537a728Block Operator
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