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 2692619 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2694020 epoch_slot_no: 15620 block_no: 2692493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-06-09 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48fcf74874ae1d43d6baaa16ebc9b2fd7c4d57e788bf91d3ab6dc3ef90ca27f8Block Operator
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