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 2704377 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705778 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 2704250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-06-12 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa98669f02b4067346417ec3d843ee0835e4115f77f4d126fbb87d62c0a4663cbBlock Operator
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