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 2709728 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711129 epoch_slot_no: 11129 block_no: 2709601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-13 11:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e17ec561a42e9ec97366288a33a858c70817d27002fd997e17f56b85a45bc25Block Operator
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