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 2688537 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2689938 epoch_slot_no: 11538 block_no: 2688411 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2106 time: 2019-06-08 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf3c41530381fc8d747331f9a6d25bddd8120b5a69b43d94ae8b1ef2ae10ce26Block Operator
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