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 2704214 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705615 epoch_slot_no: 5615 block_no: 2704087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-06-12 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68bd34acec63c282112759a3678c67ad34f943f5c49742bad10106f639bb2c5dBlock Operator
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