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 2696685 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698086 epoch_slot_no: 19686 block_no: 2696559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4532 time: 2019-06-10 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18b520a1ebb95667f72981a9430b899c60b9c606e95346ca2e4b45d58552f8d2Block Operator
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