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 2708473 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2709874 epoch_slot_no: 9874 block_no: 2708346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4676 time: 2019-06-13 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5f41583f27e9ae722fab6b1b912657007a9b7fa7354b39d32fcabc4fd2f4404Block Operator
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