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 2696382 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2697783 epoch_slot_no: 19383 block_no: 2696256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9414 time: 2019-06-10 09:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73318e57f0fe54401f93483e1ae8f67d103f980ca62f00f554175cf77ee57dbaBlock Operator
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