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 2708027 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2709428 epoch_slot_no: 9428 block_no: 2707900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2019-06-13 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679e3ea61ca49481dc6cdf9e12614e85d4c0b27d7546f4d37ff1876c5209d14cBlock Operator
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