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 2695562 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2696963 epoch_slot_no: 18563 block_no: 2695436 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9817 time: 2019-06-10 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc28f2075d4a9f56577efa1ce72de30c88cb3bc38de0aaaeff6ecd2abf204a4aBlock Operator
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