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 2685855 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2687256 epoch_slot_no: 8856 block_no: 2685729 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-07 22:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eb22934b0601d6c52f578e3af57ef0ff7402c2526e33940705194ff18d83e38Block Operator
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