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 2696625 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698026 epoch_slot_no: 19626 block_no: 2696499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2028 time: 2019-06-10 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4efbe930db83001ba8b1bfcbcbdb1a4251cc4981af65d8cda16d47e6e01a29b5Block Operator
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