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 2700057 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2701457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2699930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6636 time: 2019-06-11 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ca4245fe91e6f5df05c1ce2bf6586d133b14876ec69797024c8f4b27bcd6dcBlock Operator
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