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 2691446 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2692847 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 2691320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-06-09 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x364e002181ff70053cdd0d1673d24b9a4d82df2ef51f30bca2f6d7d3dbd8ee9eBlock Operator
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