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 2708186 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2709587 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 2708059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2258 time: 2019-06-13 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65bad54e5be9e0c010b144641d5c41180d0b1881cebcad6f7be44a0079cdd5b8Block Operator
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