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 2694535 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2695936 epoch_slot_no: 17536 block_no: 2694409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3620 time: 2019-06-09 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd57e66618f9ec9af8aa7175104dfae87c17d66327cf61064114c9c65c4889812Block Operator
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