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 2708456 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2709857 epoch_slot_no: 9857 block_no: 2708329 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4528 time: 2019-06-13 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd594c683b017a286c834b3a37ca4f63cbb163626f74f14a860e5894867ed460eBlock Operator
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