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 2702558 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2703959 epoch_slot_no: 3959 block_no: 2702431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10617 time: 2019-06-11 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e1fce76ea159dd748e61148be820e2481f50cf71a8f6cdff83e40224a21260fBlock Operator
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