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 2709477 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2710878 epoch_slot_no: 10878 block_no: 2709350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4109 time: 2019-06-13 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca2ee83d1d8a6d1362b444902d433f7ed1efc8e7f5637a013e7c8a6c6135428Block Operator
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