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 2697411 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698812 epoch_slot_no: 20412 block_no: 2697285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-10 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9c8d3afb66abee5cc76bfd2e52fa205b13f9ffdcf7e4b6b708693f74b8c4050Block Operator
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