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 2709461 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710862 epoch_slot_no: 10862 block_no: 2709334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8568 time: 2019-06-13 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34594683882193f6210e4fd0e894167b2d46995371436d8950cf85ba4a3b54c0Block Operator
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