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 2702440 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2703841 epoch_slot_no: 3841 block_no: 2702313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2019-06-11 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b36585d28ed813d2cc96353a1dc89582be43c11a9fa7e1125d4a482ad988e5aBlock Operator
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