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 2696105 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2697506 epoch_slot_no: 19106 block_no: 2695979 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-10 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc14c3527b7039e9b9254c60fc21307fbe65c8830fc44e93f1a7fb81ce64fffdcBlock Operator
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