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 2695712 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2697113 epoch_slot_no: 18713 block_no: 2695586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2830 time: 2019-06-10 05:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceeb420b2901e864f1a045ac419bd75d14411d64262b62c4203c4cc5d6246030Block Operator
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