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 2686648 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2688049 epoch_slot_no: 9649 block_no: 2686522 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2019-06-08 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66ad69edbbde1bbc507f31f2214988110a2d02d7fe44e7140da0c7a6f5f99a2fBlock Operator
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