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 2704476 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2705877 epoch_slot_no: 5877 block_no: 2704349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-06-12 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897a4d1ffae45d67102e7ed2f6d59aa648aa762c4deaad80dc6fb51be35b6570Block Operator
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