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 2709249 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2710650 epoch_slot_no: 10650 block_no: 2709122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10381 time: 2019-06-13 08:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76266d546be37bda22de416cb977fc237d5c5c3ff844911ac93271d153ad903Block Operator
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