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 2703656 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2705057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2703529 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6060 time: 2019-06-12 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb98eb7f31ff0dd895557283331fde9a3f2b9c70227faa0f17da8d1d39f93634dBlock Operator
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