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 2696852 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2698253 epoch_slot_no: 19853 block_no: 2696726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3463 time: 2019-06-10 12:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e88387084de74410282be1c8cacdbedc2cddc3c0b50e5e3ed8bff14d457440Block Operator
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