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 2688411 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2689812 epoch_slot_no: 11412 block_no: 2688285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1536 time: 2019-06-08 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54b01246e758ce320e3a02b037abc76815dd12e104376bfff147e6cd3a888cc3Block Operator
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