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 2687580 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2688981 epoch_slot_no: 10581 block_no: 2687454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3736 time: 2019-06-08 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf865f1ef2e0833a4f3495d2c1f14e379e42033a30defc20a41b4fc3bef5f1f5cBlock Operator
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