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 2695668 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2697069 epoch_slot_no: 18669 block_no: 2695542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-06-10 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b2ffbd45b2cbd0a9a9c99658de914a2d5899baa4ca804d9abec5678b3493b4cBlock Operator
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