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 2702043 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2703444 epoch_slot_no: 3444 block_no: 2701916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4743 time: 2019-06-11 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc29faeee38f769bbbb3553c9c175fd076ba5778b6a53c7c2b3e97af5779d1b6Block Operator
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