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 2697002 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698403 epoch_slot_no: 20003 block_no: 2696876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2112 time: 2019-06-10 12:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08c7ef0167e20428dd824df3fa53dfb38c6b1bfbfd35d744108e9e6356c41bedBlock Operator
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