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 2697560 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698961 epoch_slot_no: 20561 block_no: 2697434 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-10 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefc0b91c0523bb733b4bf8a0a711f5563b8386d7d8b28573b4097cf635741e7eBlock Operator
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