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 2702216 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2703617 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2702089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7725 time: 2019-06-11 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfaae4712c7eeab71acc4f797411b083771d388a1e02e6cbe2aa401d79ceb828Block Operator
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