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 2709725 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2711126 epoch_slot_no: 11126 block_no: 2709598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11223 time: 2019-06-13 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44b2850e6380ebb67025825a719218a7eca2ea81772510923c5abe5086fa2f3bBlock Operator
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