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 2690843 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2692244 epoch_slot_no: 13844 block_no: 2690717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2019-06-09 02:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdf8b830b5def0379eac23a4698ad2532c26375cba216542268284d3af45d2a5Block Operator
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