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 2697680 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2699081 epoch_slot_no: 20681 block_no: 2697554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3091 time: 2019-06-10 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86b6f331aef2a2ce18f14fc353cb6144a632d017506cdb7c9a17feeba03e9e93Block Operator
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