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 2701235 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2702635 epoch_slot_no: 2635 block_no: 2701108 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-11 12:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb462f7ecc2c9e10fbe62c03db9ded970c54a312514d8af7b9a56f149d4a4386eBlock Operator
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