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 2693284 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2694685 epoch_slot_no: 16285 block_no: 2693158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2933 time: 2019-06-09 16:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa669a858c40b26838981bb25396024d259c7ad250ede854057a4795c06f55868Block Operator
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