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 2687614 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2689015 epoch_slot_no: 10615 block_no: 2687488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-08 08:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x322bda8fa9d4e992165cc9a63f0a16d9af5cfa0884f08afc047db7a9a0ef98c3Block Operator
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