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 2703506 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2704907 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2703379 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4774 time: 2019-06-12 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d06719dfb0b3883c659b4e369a72e069fa39ea36cce5af3fbe5dca008281515Block Operator
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