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 2690186 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691587 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 2690060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-06-08 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a67a09014aca95617dc3560f6d5da6ff4ab9c29092d739c38208b1a5774bdcaBlock Operator
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