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 2693254 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2694655 epoch_slot_no: 16255 block_no: 2693128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-06-09 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89caf321cea45ca97bd9ea128091154b26443b3b00052bde11e3f681c68d3a7eBlock Operator
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