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 2702756 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2704157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2702629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7087 time: 2019-06-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6918d663fbfb1262f6435c5c850b50436466a4e09d87b711b1980f6e4b4bbddBlock Operator
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