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 2696563 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2697964 epoch_slot_no: 19564 block_no: 2696437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2019-06-10 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f693f2e95f596d721bf908db42c187b1bc6e8279bad2a4b9e92b572160fb6f8Block Operator
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