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 2702345 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2703746 epoch_slot_no: 3746 block_no: 2702218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2019-06-11 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0deabe47542a59a9b0985912986470f2835892a37ad36d4186fc2d718ed0f552Block Operator
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