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 2703296 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2704697 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 2703169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7124 time: 2019-06-11 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7a57a85b5bf4e386d3ce6d124216d910c7c828d97262a20aca6d90f7c2f7443Block Operator
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