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 2698907 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700307 epoch_slot_no: 307 block_no: 2698780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-10 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dedb5103a4a742b7e714726cad9c86ba8f10fe80591957a1fd366d04f0affc9Block Operator
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