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 2704175 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2705576 epoch_slot_no: 5576 block_no: 2704048 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2425 time: 2019-06-12 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x056471889caea6f7dfea00dc88cc5af564a1598a0f37b874278f691b1be0d3ebBlock Operator
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