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 2685836 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2687237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2685710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8817 time: 2019-06-07 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aa73859725511c86f84c07dc1e4e17f8b5c997cfaf2de49d8010e81c62b467dBlock Operator
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