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 2708188 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2709589 epoch_slot_no: 9589 block_no: 2708061 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1170 time: 2019-06-13 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae0ae75b5ceb6849184d4cadc0085f61335165fc18524e7d10ca225fe04a6e9fBlock Operator
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