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 2703146 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2704547 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 2703019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2019-06-11 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c6cec0c6088fff4d42acc2c81aefa6f93394e88e1c3ed9cec2f14d94ae5e07Block Operator
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