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 2694173 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695574 epoch_slot_no: 17174 block_no: 2694047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2019-06-09 21:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d4c90c458b16c2fe4b504f945de7ec48e6488709a7afcbdbe144bc2b3c04af3Block Operator
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