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 2687340 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2688741 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 2687214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1929 time: 2019-06-08 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x160408abde017dd1a534b65acdf9a1db4acd19db6920b951b0cc31d3771b736cBlock Operator
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