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 2692926 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2694327 epoch_slot_no: 15927 block_no: 2692800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2019-06-09 14:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09033a12bd9a97bedafe9b116a2df7c0b1d7f8dd84a1d569ba34abbbf1568d4cBlock Operator
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