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 2702375 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2703776 epoch_slot_no: 3776 block_no: 2702248 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3661 time: 2019-06-11 18:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a97a4154d1ffd7df031101c4d1bb2fb50e0e2e878b1c81c4a2105fd961e138aBlock Operator
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