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 2708940 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2710341 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 2708813 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-13 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb9177b78c8ade53c1fd7783890149b77fe73fb01978a8dcd5bb24715efc5cc9Block Operator
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