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 2704282 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705683 epoch_slot_no: 5683 block_no: 2704155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2034 time: 2019-06-12 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5e28a932d73b9141d36b3983d4f8771cd04bf47900bb9939e953906098aea66Block Operator
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