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 2704682 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706083 epoch_slot_no: 6083 block_no: 2704555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-12 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21138fb908dacf91262e475beadb4bd67d7691845e28f1253d585e50bd0a639fBlock Operator
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