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 2708044 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2709445 epoch_slot_no: 9445 block_no: 2707917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-13 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f7491af87129a8ad5d1c0bceb7e623db0c7a9efca957367738eb52b27e7183Block Operator
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