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 2700296 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2701696 epoch_slot_no: 1696 block_no: 2700169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-11 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddc7221b11a73a8ec1c12f07d906149c30a0f7f6c37f6865b9f797c4e237ced2Block Operator
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