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 2700338 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2701738 epoch_slot_no: 1738 block_no: 2700211 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-06-11 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6122cef50b3e77143a356519aa2c8015ef913c3b6b3af53cfe4d912874e3671Block Operator
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