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 2709885 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711286 epoch_slot_no: 11286 block_no: 2709758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-13 12:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65c3f237a01d970cf2136c4b22276b11268fc9094e35344e6d479db9cb31849Block Operator
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