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 2709416 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2710817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 2709289 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7171 time: 2019-06-13 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22274161eb1f4e0197a9ed9f201453faf233070cd9c7eac7bd6a6d3b9db7f99fBlock Operator
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