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 2690275 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691676 epoch_slot_no: 13276 block_no: 2690149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-06-08 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0119e72a0b2599d7d1f2e16fb1ddfb2078b953db416087e9c3c022d849df1b2cBlock Operator
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