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 2701168 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2702568 epoch_slot_no: 2568 block_no: 2701041 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2019-06-11 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e79e4a26e81ec512c9ef75aa98e044b3fbdf875c799d1ce50e5088c43cc9dabBlock Operator
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