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 2704931 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2706332 epoch_slot_no: 6332 block_no: 2704804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-06-12 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32e62e732d65b7882b5eb2bedb2c168881a8755133ea3dd8622a045dc74618d9Block Operator
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