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 2704364 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705765 epoch_slot_no: 5765 block_no: 2704237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-12 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1ff7815a39207f994019bf965d8a3889e6c90ac2d3ab0bee23ded5c3a6bbe0fBlock Operator
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