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 2687451 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688852 epoch_slot_no: 10452 block_no: 2687325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-08 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c196a2e94bcd88d0646d7a610b74915cc9584956fb7cd999460d9b55b8276fbBlock Operator
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