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 2686182 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2687583 epoch_slot_no: 9183 block_no: 2686056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2229 time: 2019-06-08 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cc2538e015ef21530442c3c7f2783ddebcbed957e2a561750f452062f44d4caBlock Operator
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