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 2687218 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688619 epoch_slot_no: 10219 block_no: 2687092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3408 time: 2019-06-08 06:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x465a44bee7a29d91aae71ae55f0023f1de21d68fae8825c8183ae2aa28176afaBlock Operator
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