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 2704285 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2705686 epoch_slot_no: 5686 block_no: 2704158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2800 time: 2019-06-12 05:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee770f41b7e550601e731475ef525b24a439690b3f3adc22218ef73c0b16b24aBlock Operator
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