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 2692329 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2693730 epoch_slot_no: 15330 block_no: 2692203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2019-06-09 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28e05bf96f734cb3edc8a0e76a91592bd73b95297639d75117bb09b227ed0a2fBlock Operator
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