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 2688135 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2689536 epoch_slot_no: 11136 block_no: 2688009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-08 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf6f08a36a3142971d891dcb7544165981a966de5b751073c5936a3a32aa893cBlock Operator
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