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 2696357 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697758 epoch_slot_no: 19358 block_no: 2696231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-10 09:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d538ea200795b41c5922a810bc2bc4c2e41980607697bdb6974be329577e538Block Operator
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