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 2709596 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2710997 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 2709469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2249 time: 2019-06-13 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb098ec979ef6212082765b3f01477509e4237856b0abd03f886c02b503ec64c3Block Operator
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