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 2705046 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2706447 epoch_slot_no: 6447 block_no: 2704919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3340 time: 2019-06-12 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc836ee90057f64d5c4ce1fb3f92358f96256bc7df6dde9943b91f982f901e1d1Block Operator
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