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 2703854 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705255 epoch_slot_no: 5255 block_no: 2703727 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c68cbbebbcf433c676df0a66fc21423d9de70b840fa43a3af8e5be8542428a5Block Operator
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