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 2700597 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2701997 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2700470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7725 time: 2019-06-11 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe53480c571cb19d327273923b4295ca6ae2fa967046f4abc2144cb969a18fbc7Block Operator
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