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 2697605 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2699006 epoch_slot_no: 20606 block_no: 2697479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2861 time: 2019-06-10 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7409b643716d8ddb90d2064454d748f8f88d84580d770f460219193b4c1f629fBlock Operator
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