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 2688651 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2690052 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 2688525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-08 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b41082ee57ecd4b7aca22771efd4cd75a14be8b67df37d9909945bb5dc1210fBlock Operator
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