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 2694042 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695443 epoch_slot_no: 17043 block_no: 2693916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-09 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7c3525dcb91f03656da178a27820db2ded922988796d0cd6019762a9cec7a65Block Operator
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