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 2708208 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709609 epoch_slot_no: 9609 block_no: 2708081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1535 time: 2019-06-13 03:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08689911fc3bf6b26ee121110ac33ec79d3382f7c241d88fb2e1b2f98f814eb1Block Operator
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