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 2698730 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700130 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 2698603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2019-06-10 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf016008c958726048b9ffaefba67b9014fb4e8b392f7c8ded3dde80d27ee6b4dBlock Operator
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