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 2704450 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2705851 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 2704323 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2776 time: 2019-06-12 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7edd78ef20718b5db8770f3543498c7cd74e445c4c8ba867b2a00cea9dc5a00Block Operator
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