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 2708094 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709495 epoch_slot_no: 9495 block_no: 2707967 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1617 time: 2019-06-13 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03eb12045c1a994d5fe4a8055adfc39a1cebbdbc3f7477ce4e3160b9553f25c6Block Operator
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