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 2695633 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697034 epoch_slot_no: 18634 block_no: 2695507 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-10 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe640f7e292a74a1202c445a1f4cd8a0495b4e7bff53947a9417df4c45ff64974Block Operator
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