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 2704999 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2706400 epoch_slot_no: 6400 block_no: 2704872 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2019-06-12 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528426546939c71d0db19503241fe868fe2db6a6e8b749d8a1433a2db2398a35Block Operator
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