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 2694433 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2695834 epoch_slot_no: 17434 block_no: 2694307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-06-09 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73833fe5c37d8aaed1fce5b49608dd2a16eecfb6d64b7502bb852f34036937baBlock Operator
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