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 2704045 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705446 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 2703918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-06-12 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7bd940a6f67ad44c151efc753e54a2b4924e2584dcb9ae1a2229141a92a795eBlock Operator
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