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 2687781 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2689182 epoch_slot_no: 10782 block_no: 2687655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7874 time: 2019-06-08 09:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0738eed0e9500d5d3e8b2f998e3de79b67a1b6c4df8c3c1599d8d7f0c36d3e42Block Operator
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