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 2693287 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2694688 epoch_slot_no: 16288 block_no: 2693161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-09 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc888708bbf702a5b1f331c3ad79fa34d5ff727036b62cce614103c5cc717cad4Block Operator
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