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 2686654 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2688055 epoch_slot_no: 9655 block_no: 2686528 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-08 03:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aaf009690da760374174836459f286db917a3d9a25b147a37f03fd04e6e6f06Block Operator
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