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 2688519 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2689920 epoch_slot_no: 11520 block_no: 2688393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1752 time: 2019-06-08 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf72885c3f176509ad7d33855f75a3aafac8bc0b5a4413d76073d8896a2b3a47Block Operator
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