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 2708488 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2709889 epoch_slot_no: 9889 block_no: 2708361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2372 time: 2019-06-13 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdcf13c5cd478c27cc1c416573aadf773f45cc63f843cbca6ad474b974795b3aBlock Operator
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