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 2708685 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2710086 epoch_slot_no: 10086 block_no: 2708558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2335 time: 2019-06-13 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b8ba2ff856b13ced5b2fefd90ec4efaa5f13370b095cea2cea8c8a9a0410ce3Block Operator
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