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 2701558 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2702959 epoch_slot_no: 2959 block_no: 2701431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3086 time: 2019-06-11 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x439e68dd99b58c028cb2fe264553f4bf3b1028816f1b7c01c9bbff16f5f74c9dBlock Operator
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