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 2697582 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2698983 epoch_slot_no: 20583 block_no: 2697456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2019-06-10 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e906dc5afb499d6f08b807c7e04470a31a7bb028b96d8a6d4f5f718706b63eBlock Operator
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