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 2699907 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2701307 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 2699780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2019-06-11 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb039afac0ed3644f41a2eabbda223de51385143166b7ab1d2b3d82147dc636c2Block Operator
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