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 2692283 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2693684 epoch_slot_no: 15284 block_no: 2692157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2019-06-09 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd080cbf626af3b09074acf3c42eddfb93821a053ebe28b0c254aba21b739d1b6Block Operator
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