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 2709304 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710705 epoch_slot_no: 10705 block_no: 2709177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-13 09:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x396007d04fbf56af91d6dec7fd281cfb1469947690fd9ac7782d0468bd561b1cBlock Operator
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