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 2697145 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2698546 epoch_slot_no: 20146 block_no: 2697019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-10 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a599640482034d9523410e72140ed9faaa538bf8ff4783649574a56794fe95bBlock Operator
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