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 2690400 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2691801 epoch_slot_no: 13401 block_no: 2690274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2425 time: 2019-06-09 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa404a4d93d1c60e6e30ea3e251bd82c2c807134d399a6ed72aea884230cf5f07Block Operator
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