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 2698705 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700105 epoch_slot_no: 105 block_no: 2698578 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1562 time: 2019-06-10 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd826b3b8661a1a3643c33cba20f903b42aa974082ca8879d35a55975c7cb24b5Block Operator
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