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 2693390 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2694791 epoch_slot_no: 16391 block_no: 2693264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2231 time: 2019-06-09 16:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x945e911901df25bd48f469e999c8e5195094f927cd953aa1e23b5f91e131cfedBlock Operator
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