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 2698855 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700255 epoch_slot_no: 255 block_no: 2698728 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2019-06-10 23:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bcddd3212053e065cbca0bbb0fc694d6ac2b883a4d4cbdcad0b7856d0854a1cBlock Operator
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