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 2695709 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697110 epoch_slot_no: 18710 block_no: 2695583 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 907 time: 2019-06-10 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd488dd2b562aed56466734bc2a2a08e671541b08b4dd3d318a90c8036705a62Block Operator
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