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 2686269 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2687670 epoch_slot_no: 9270 block_no: 2686143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-08 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1802888d371e96b744338ce08e0902a36c5bcb70f63eb0fd999cb9a70f4b6f1Block Operator
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