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 2687430 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2688831 epoch_slot_no: 10431 block_no: 2687304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5301 time: 2019-06-08 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cff0fb0204689263972502c1a04cd58fe23086565c27a8dd9f544564219b81bBlock Operator
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