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 2709201 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2710602 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 2709074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-13 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8fea285cf9f4961438363544dc8837f911402da0001bcb85d7beb4272e8f70Block Operator
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