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 2703590 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2704991 epoch_slot_no: 4991 block_no: 2703463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2981 time: 2019-06-12 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf46790c6635c36b312d8765d8e22bea10a8ac82cc98301d5c49d9ca3307e71bBlock Operator
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