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 2696306 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2697707 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 2696180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2885 time: 2019-06-10 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0312afe912653f96ad3c08f4f7e3b529bbb30ca5ab883b8212a2d0a824fc7dedBlock Operator
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