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 2700053 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2701453 epoch_slot_no: 1453 block_no: 2699926 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1304 time: 2019-06-11 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2815f969e66cf87c9a8a10854fe60fbe69c7c1a9a7c45a5e1ac8b3d5fed2abb3Block Operator
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