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 2693966 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2695367 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 2693840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1878 time: 2019-06-09 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14741fbb7ac7ea17a44506fc2651c0284df84645d2f08677748034f87603828fBlock Operator
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