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 2701649 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703050 epoch_slot_no: 3050 block_no: 2701522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2261 time: 2019-06-11 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ddfb83b3d46327d764fa36fe4490a10d985e1caab16b2c9c526057eaed14d53Block Operator
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