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 2690941 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2692342 epoch_slot_no: 13942 block_no: 2690815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-06-09 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd3bbb08d086922e7aa70ae1b09a0fb2d19296efc2f083a119b17d480f1242dfBlock Operator
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