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 2702238 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703639 epoch_slot_no: 3639 block_no: 2702111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2019-06-11 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28f628470b7a4a6a2f2746d2ddb95e8ff4f42a0b115b1e69cd944de80d6c5adbBlock Operator
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