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 2699051 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700451 epoch_slot_no: 451 block_no: 2698924 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1850 time: 2019-06-11 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52d6d20ef7fc4b689ef699a7e4515c0d9b552b5c99f595f849523f79795e2addBlock Operator
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