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 2704785 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2706186 epoch_slot_no: 6186 block_no: 2704658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9962 time: 2019-06-12 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2b40db27b4c6a9604c99872cb1b5c3cef1f53eca356d7a426c0c945d46d7743Block Operator
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