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 2709351 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710752 epoch_slot_no: 10752 block_no: 2709224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2019-06-13 09:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7381e09acda74d5754913da73ae3d0d87fe06e29e6a3acf44f44aad4c87ff118Block Operator
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