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 2686736 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2688137 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2686610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7845 time: 2019-06-08 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x053f5be97675460eb69657dc7fdf8f788c71baee06bf19760cfe373b175dd97fBlock Operator
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