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 2709265 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2710666 epoch_slot_no: 10666 block_no: 2709138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1933 time: 2019-06-13 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a41ad50b9bd3c84da2068c67f6eab5e9d9f0307b16d17e8ca922696844fc17aBlock Operator
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