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 2704348 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2705749 epoch_slot_no: 5749 block_no: 2704221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-12 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4790557b0fd622a5216ee987411f796f21fe0fe51a6427fd7990afc713a2df9eBlock Operator
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