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 2703583 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704984 epoch_slot_no: 4984 block_no: 2703456 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 955 time: 2019-06-12 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e115737bbc0c17fadb4523cea53a983db44a47f2e1ee74f67b0b4e69b296ab8Block Operator
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