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 2709093 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710494 epoch_slot_no: 10494 block_no: 2708966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2911 time: 2019-06-13 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb625130596da4d5e138e23ec7a8aedd7834329ee0a498c5035ffc457bd68b52fBlock Operator
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