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 2704766 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2706167 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 2704639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5497 time: 2019-06-12 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9677f872ae635a16f54f8ed743e67c5c4b0ecf72c30b86da10f97df2a496f0baBlock Operator
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