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 2704860 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2706261 epoch_slot_no: 6261 block_no: 2704733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-12 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff0bd4b6ddf7d02463576a9263af9416abbc4f9c61a868ba4348ffb81fb6c6b1Block Operator
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