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 2687477 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2688878 epoch_slot_no: 10478 block_no: 2687351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12042 time: 2019-06-08 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d31bec76aaa5a0b8dd33c10d936c5e9597875232e925fa77c3b2ac7c8100025Block Operator
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