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 2694309 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695710 epoch_slot_no: 17310 block_no: 2694183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2397 time: 2019-06-09 21:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x771daf05b96c61a632d6fe772652ef68cb38a6bd11e3422d80309c82e1b7c0d4Block Operator
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