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 2693842 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695243 epoch_slot_no: 16843 block_no: 2693716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-09 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65182a26a5ab02c7f234aabd6be1762c92d9aa0bea424a74def3ccfbddf8f31bBlock Operator
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