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 2688668 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2690069 epoch_slot_no: 11669 block_no: 2688542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-06-08 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9ac07205ef376a81e77951e5495733514c00a8e9225f634d198f46949aea8eaBlock Operator
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