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 2693932 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695333 epoch_slot_no: 16933 block_no: 2693806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2019-06-09 19:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf40f82318060cf74d58f1840044fc240d7c010f13d1f968f5b2dd84f13eca184Block Operator
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