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 2686809 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2688210 epoch_slot_no: 9810 block_no: 2686683 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9078 time: 2019-06-08 04:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4b265a58676e7b6204cf463c563e14ec39fc3693a4dbf6f1203a6a166c9a371Block Operator
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