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 2708941 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2710342 epoch_slot_no: 10342 block_no: 2708814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-13 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1f06a4131a21d41cf83bc4a709407d324a64d4930ba82a1af050be88c9b2300Block Operator
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