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 2686754 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688155 epoch_slot_no: 9755 block_no: 2686628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2225 time: 2019-06-08 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x615e92e000b5efeb272c90dc954aaa9d40cd8a2a6cb1c108d8b664105e33aad2Block Operator
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