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 2699714 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2701114 epoch_slot_no: 1114 block_no: 2699587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2019-06-11 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ccdb14ca36303e9f22e16e56b40b49e48962d62db58d7e4a202406f9eee717Block Operator
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