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 2696505 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697906 epoch_slot_no: 19506 block_no: 2696379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-06-10 10:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a34ae41a1fa1cd8d0d03cb8634d1a37be6e0d1495e75ac1bb22df3612919771Block Operator
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