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 2701904 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703305 epoch_slot_no: 3305 block_no: 2701777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2199 time: 2019-06-11 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18dfd219f4ba7fabc8e83239affb68a36056094f36c52a8ee749f423e0de8d17Block Operator
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