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 2686784 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688185 epoch_slot_no: 9785 block_no: 2686658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1359 time: 2019-06-08 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf088eec176828d467e41f40d272b77c48448e72cd6b6d3d15ee9bda444b8cd52Block Operator
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