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 2700237 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2701637 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2700110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5365 time: 2019-06-11 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e9267468c5ef27de6d7dfdb9db225fd45f9ff0af311ec3fde1c0b12a2aec68eBlock Operator
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