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 2705101 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706502 epoch_slot_no: 6502 block_no: 2704974 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2019-06-12 09:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab22bf5691b0d442bef6b5eae35dc6c31110446ab91e929c19071c50689b095aBlock Operator
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