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 2701619 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703020 epoch_slot_no: 3020 block_no: 2701492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2072 time: 2019-06-11 14:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3196e9542f0d8ed7a5d0294f30c3d23f2ab7fba8d35c92ac54fb1a3c1196e428Block Operator
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