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 2691919 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2693320 epoch_slot_no: 14920 block_no: 2691793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-06-09 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59eca8b356f6c8083a91be84268d00ea65920915b2fa3bf11c112f5b385bedf7Block Operator
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