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 2702146 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703547 epoch_slot_no: 3547 block_no: 2702019 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2282 time: 2019-06-11 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56de93e88ff47f104498bff0d8989cbb1f27313c500c057b932b44c9633c4526Block Operator
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