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 2703263 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704664 epoch_slot_no: 4664 block_no: 2703136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1463 time: 2019-06-11 23:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x064e78cd7470faee300b975cbce0a4328cb1ac8f6ca53f7a049ca25b2a5ffb65Block Operator
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