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 2695757 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697158 epoch_slot_no: 18758 block_no: 2695631 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-06-10 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb5ca9cbeeda381fb2647d9ce72f361b737425364971960255c8e2f3f288c1d6Block Operator
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