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 2702709 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704110 epoch_slot_no: 4110 block_no: 2702582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2019-06-11 20:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc046bba0f19c3a9993737aee3f6a0695c0df5e40943dcd967d8f60b639e1a958Block Operator
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