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 2703384 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2704785 epoch_slot_no: 4785 block_no: 2703257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17551 time: 2019-06-12 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc10c5cce48620f58ad716776ae760abdd96c4965a2ddb591a5126b8279d94ee4Block Operator
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