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 2696834 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2698235 epoch_slot_no: 19835 block_no: 2696708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2187 time: 2019-06-10 11:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4619c466bed79b3f4008938519a5d9b7041fb39c069ef853f673862795287b91Block Operator
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