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 2697364 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2698765 epoch_slot_no: 20365 block_no: 2697238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2672 time: 2019-06-10 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cf052271f898123e6e8f5bc1aa1448216de93239720209a009db668c33dcee2Block Operator
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