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 2704921 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706322 epoch_slot_no: 6322 block_no: 2704794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7210 time: 2019-06-12 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e6bc072f51b1ee0fe0a3a56ca7ac8854d5d25555c0f9b244e813111717af3f0Block Operator
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