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 2696344 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697745 epoch_slot_no: 19345 block_no: 2696218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-10 09:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeacb7e1e626892597b9d1898e77af2029989af58281c742a2c38da99a0cfbef4Block Operator
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