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 2687563 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2688964 epoch_slot_no: 10564 block_no: 2687437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-08 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae06cae24bdc9a9db4e188fa7215e5104a4884818e2876e24c37a7689b52aa12Block Operator
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