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 2704753 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2706154 epoch_slot_no: 6154 block_no: 2704626 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5108 time: 2019-06-12 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6246bf5e0a5bdbc6a153b45ea0e7922acaa64f896a111261c412d2660168c6cdBlock Operator
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