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 2699555 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2700955 epoch_slot_no: 955 block_no: 2699428 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2278 time: 2019-06-11 03:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d0383e40a981f58338bc5ad8822245172bddb0b00b61c81a8c20a9bb3b1c483Block Operator
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