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 2687339 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2688740 epoch_slot_no: 10340 block_no: 2687213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4628 time: 2019-06-08 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649108da797acdfb00dde62e1f35f1c9909b8f4a4535faa753ab6bd2d2ec0ec5Block Operator
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