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 2698106 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2699507 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 2697980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-10 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79d37e3c5417362bd9630156f5eb7bcb96b7a7c60aad4015ef8ce6e73e3df270Block Operator
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