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 2690267 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2691668 epoch_slot_no: 13268 block_no: 2690141 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1672 time: 2019-06-08 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6e9f8b6e924411c89fedc027a97659178fddfe5a4935344a4b62fdccab551f2Block Operator
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