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 2686857 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2688258 epoch_slot_no: 9858 block_no: 2686731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-08 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacaa269f321974e48301d831e4e11c0c6a3f65854056a8415c73c68b54b4a1fcBlock Operator
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