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 2709236 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2710637 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 2709109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4573 time: 2019-06-13 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x053403387483893024acc39815b079bb67718967a43cf9530db6bea2a3f8fc2aBlock Operator
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