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 2697976 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2699377 epoch_slot_no: 20977 block_no: 2697850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-06-10 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84f8df4cd6a827c8c0058ad4a2bc2cb79ce8319d443172718044c74c1bf9381eBlock Operator
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