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 2698388 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2699789 epoch_slot_no: 21389 block_no: 2698262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-06-10 20:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9619ba07220b183efca02cb43d41b32d7694102efd09f4856322d9d6dbcdeed8Block Operator
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