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 2689900 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691301 epoch_slot_no: 12901 block_no: 2689774 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1174 time: 2019-06-08 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1beeb90984ba90b982e4019ae58830683ca868c72132e2281dc46fa5a515459Block Operator
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