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 2704297 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2705698 epoch_slot_no: 5698 block_no: 2704170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-12 05:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3a80e2ffa5860929f316200fe4b3a0e9340eea0707b2bcbfde617dc7327aab9Block Operator
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