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 2704757 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706158 epoch_slot_no: 6158 block_no: 2704630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2019-06-12 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa69030a05c049939d7ea06527d4ab053baf8701b7d7f19bcb0384b4b1df3a52cBlock Operator
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