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 2704761 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706162 epoch_slot_no: 6162 block_no: 2704634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1492 time: 2019-06-12 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb733f61b3ed055ab46636f701844c54602b4946c97758d117575bea80f5a3c02Block Operator
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