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 2704495 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2705896 epoch_slot_no: 5896 block_no: 2704368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3023 time: 2019-06-12 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa62dc94ef95f6cf427538b434458ebc8bb4d3fc7f2c75f92bb405064e6fc852bBlock Operator
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