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 2703866 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2705267 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 2703739 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3150 time: 2019-06-12 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4beec1fdddc6281ecc7485b7679395b4840b4e1871b6ab0ea782688f7fa5e20Block Operator
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