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 2700562 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2701962 epoch_slot_no: 1962 block_no: 2700435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-11 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeeedc0db6e4bcee42d2ff6ef29fdc42b2ae9895d740bfe033e520055acd5f5aBlock Operator
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