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 2709586 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2710987 epoch_slot_no: 10987 block_no: 2709459 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6975 time: 2019-06-13 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb48b272fcec6cdda7e6363bb396b048278b1f35e8ab6d1e0024f8335b1990fb5Block Operator
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