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 2702690 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2704091 epoch_slot_no: 4091 block_no: 2702563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-11 20:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22423bb4d58f9fe77e23be1d916536771103b0a4f61f0dd641db3cb266612e54Block Operator
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