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 2704056 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705457 epoch_slot_no: 5457 block_no: 2703929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-12 04:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56ffad820cc46df4eaa8f7c9c7ae60c1002e987a4822fc62bc8b8e6fa5e836b4Block Operator
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