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 2708021 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2709422 epoch_slot_no: 9422 block_no: 2707894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2459 time: 2019-06-13 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19d6010e57ddd5a0c517fb5558cd1b40c057e31736c13e6b27ae6e56771a536fBlock Operator
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