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 2701731 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703132 epoch_slot_no: 3132 block_no: 2701604 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-11 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51f728efe16df23c88c491a5354e60b0f0fe9597672607bc2426441f9c633f9bBlock Operator
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