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 2690004 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2691405 epoch_slot_no: 13005 block_no: 2689878 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2609 time: 2019-06-08 21:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9be59e3b577ec3ebf4ad12ee0afb495add85a7f4cbf5bc0a06f6f36e48d021d8Block Operator
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