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 2704507 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2705908 epoch_slot_no: 5908 block_no: 2704380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-12 06:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79815d4b9bd6163e4a6d5c639e608f28621d2496debfd1632808960c69ea6f1bBlock Operator
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