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 2693760 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695161 epoch_slot_no: 16761 block_no: 2693634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-06-09 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c05fa3d198568549074bd7d1f46e710fd109adf630820598db06e03395c84eaBlock Operator
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