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 2688369 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2689770 epoch_slot_no: 11370 block_no: 2688243 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2019-06-08 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37d7bf68880921b9fcfab7f8a33d8d0a807e5bf57c5e93d30d9668b90c9e241eBlock Operator
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