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 2687538 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2688939 epoch_slot_no: 10539 block_no: 2687412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-08 08:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa52cdb3d4507b23956f36714c621d94cd0123f359e5d20b764785946c5b81ff5Block Operator
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