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 2709449 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710850 epoch_slot_no: 10850 block_no: 2709322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1737 time: 2019-06-13 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f792325f6c9ed2182e929bdd220c9b5b0f6d721707e88e0ce2d61799d8202d1Block Operator
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