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 2685797 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2687198 epoch_slot_no: 8798 block_no: 2685671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2019-06-07 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e7d9159599fa943af00718eb6a4bbbbb1731022508ab5fc5ffb0bdd3598bc98Block Operator
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