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 2687524 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688925 epoch_slot_no: 10525 block_no: 2687398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-08 08:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85dfe3312173308bce0af72e006233805978d1f3a6a56fefa5c25a809a9e73dcBlock Operator
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