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 2709619 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2711020 epoch_slot_no: 11020 block_no: 2709492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9726 time: 2019-06-13 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x348a95d7e043abff527e103953e3bcd8b4c20abf1568e5aa7294ac46e37830d6Block Operator
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