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 2687492 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688893 epoch_slot_no: 10493 block_no: 2687366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2726 time: 2019-06-08 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71105b43c479a2a351c20722176938ccc33df993d3e29c676ae5f53d35d661c2Block Operator
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