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 2701910 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703311 epoch_slot_no: 3311 block_no: 2701783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 943 time: 2019-06-11 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f38e0b045c2468521b8b4000619aa53b6e4072cbf378c425e2e3faac6f1341eBlock Operator
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