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 2709990 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2711391 epoch_slot_no: 11391 block_no: 2709863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-13 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1193b130eb6a319ab02a5b030ec44fc6d91cfdb5a5a68e5f39db199a0dac52c8Block Operator
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