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 2703589 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704990 epoch_slot_no: 4990 block_no: 2703462 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-06-12 01:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3651b9ba5a9e5a814c52f13fa1b8bf69a151107373c8a1e6267f4ea0e2e75faBlock Operator
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