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 2699186 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2700586 epoch_slot_no: 586 block_no: 2699059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-11 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ffa43dbdcd21379c46da59e6274d5efa1d5f0d8765b81a77b32743938e616f0Block Operator
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