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 2699697 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2701097 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2699570 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4109 time: 2019-06-11 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc189785094b40ed4b1a8fe329d8b46b9b1750a5bb7c3c6beb29e7f25664e7985Block Operator
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