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 2693300 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2694701 epoch_slot_no: 16301 block_no: 2693174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2194 time: 2019-06-09 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2671b1ffb427be2a328a7f704039753e2518df51acc78f7169ce957ad0a79d8Block Operator
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