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 2703674 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705075 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 2703547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-06-12 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43f5253077b7cd933765e1a26607f6ca297a7138345c095e3fb5363879390acaBlock Operator
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