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 2704434 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2705835 epoch_slot_no: 5835 block_no: 2704307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9794 time: 2019-06-12 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71d8d72a6e77c7e0c9b93df02e123238cb500732469c7da85b09d05009090c07Block Operator
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