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 2690747 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2692148 epoch_slot_no: 13748 block_no: 2690621 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2071 time: 2019-06-09 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffc4acfecf2a57b60c2f95809e4f60c1d3c84e475e294453c9082f4a5f7cc5a5Block Operator
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