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 2694397 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695798 epoch_slot_no: 17398 block_no: 2694271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1355 time: 2019-06-09 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x910a46481eaa2115f27e33c0ffe027c782c8aa15e1014da3a0b9b89871abed95Block Operator
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