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 2709281 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2710682 epoch_slot_no: 10682 block_no: 2709154 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1913 time: 2019-06-13 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f72639c6c407757d399d56ac077ed808dfe3168a8b3a984ef455f5a86d4a2ceBlock Operator
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