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 2708320 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709721 epoch_slot_no: 9721 block_no: 2708193 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-06-13 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x224b8cc2bd493f6d383f9b9dce95a8704ddb4b54ba9e238a109cbcae9dae38d7Block Operator
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