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 2694701 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2696102 epoch_slot_no: 17702 block_no: 2694575 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2019-06-10 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67aa90171357afdc3724ddcb7305fb6fb81dac330d37487684cad967593a7c81Block Operator
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