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 2696260 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2697661 epoch_slot_no: 19261 block_no: 2696134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2644 time: 2019-06-10 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d0b7fa586bd47b22390e3c955f518197652f6f5688eaa751ae6c08016b53afbBlock Operator
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