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 2694116 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2695517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2693990 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6603 time: 2019-06-09 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1ed2471cee2a128229656f59c6591e3a45e8cf8df35d2539e1b1886f4ba478Block Operator
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