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 2703739 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2705140 epoch_slot_no: 5140 block_no: 2703612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-12 02:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb4d1f4ef6dda596ba8e030a3b53af9c7f4faf55203ca53c23b74584b524519eBlock Operator
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