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 2695229 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2696630 epoch_slot_no: 18230 block_no: 2695103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1691 time: 2019-06-10 03:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75eafe98101bff12d3f6948f4c0b3d0daff96cd5b124d65fa6ac416520d1fbf9Block Operator
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