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 2688038 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2689439 epoch_slot_no: 11039 block_no: 2687912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-08 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26000a428531fbf60a6c699d259e0de678f265d866d7f6a96f98768cfd85b28bBlock Operator
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