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 2685941 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2687342 epoch_slot_no: 8942 block_no: 2685815 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-07 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12c51b40d53d8c31772a7d2aac4f08e04f64e1168eb9d72b24fb4726f259eaefBlock Operator
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