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 2704131 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2705532 epoch_slot_no: 5532 block_no: 2704004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2019-06-12 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5cb0f4024452acaf28d25bbd50b61466180fdf89dbe59e03214ddc09e3691ecBlock Operator
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