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 2709522 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2710923 epoch_slot_no: 10923 block_no: 2709395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-06-13 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00f4c86c219ce6c70af69106b41c26d789e0fa939a138eee9d803ed8e8a9b207Block Operator
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