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 2705163 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2706564 epoch_slot_no: 6564 block_no: 2705036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-12 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fc3f864ff9418bae075fd90aadf0af42a8d938bfa1c38e3b2bb63851e5d8c8cBlock Operator
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