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 2693239 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2694640 epoch_slot_no: 16240 block_no: 2693113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2161 time: 2019-06-09 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b3143bd2e18df0b49f2cc0d1a56a5e75ec457c86265fae235efe4ba4c489b11Block Operator
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