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 2705202 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2706603 epoch_slot_no: 6603 block_no: 2705075 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2219 time: 2019-06-12 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf842bbbc79c39ee1c2382d1de264dc5b26b37036ef6ab30c4699a03e0b40fd9Block Operator
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