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 2697155 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2698556 epoch_slot_no: 20156 block_no: 2697029 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-10 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3abe49f1a695405b424ca46a819f7744d8281cc6caeceb0513b00aa55fcc7830Block Operator
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