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 2704556 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2705957 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2704429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9111 time: 2019-06-12 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a4e5f13071582bd18315384dbd0e57ebf2df13d7523cb7e8fea385b252c7a20Block Operator
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