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 2698827 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700227 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 2698700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3023 time: 2019-06-10 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf64f815e5b9c9788a64fbc777314f4210f47aa64b7f17b572090f424b16fcaeeBlock Operator
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