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 2692106 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2693507 epoch_slot_no: 15107 block_no: 2691980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-06-09 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6003d141437737c7b60d983d3619c7bce8999001685e710a19d41484fba0271Block Operator
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