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 2685188 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686589 epoch_slot_no: 8189 block_no: 2685062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2019-06-07 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2df5046030247df6e4376a0d3aa35a1d99c301f3d35cef70bfbc1a110a63ef74Block Operator
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