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 2694611 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2696012 epoch_slot_no: 17612 block_no: 2694485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1909 time: 2019-06-09 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52faf485b152f50ff9cf030a748dac7b2102e82d27884b57e0727a1ff51a3e1aBlock Operator
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