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 2702857 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704258 epoch_slot_no: 4258 block_no: 2702730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1374 time: 2019-06-11 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52d030688a1ede9ed463f5bf60bd9381e65ae6b73c0eef7904c68ac783067a5aBlock Operator
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