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 2698822 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700222 epoch_slot_no: 222 block_no: 2698695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2019-06-10 22:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7d093195e18538b16103379e333bf03666ae4a4eb216f9ef9e204f3d0c9617cBlock Operator
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