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 2688722 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2690123 epoch_slot_no: 11723 block_no: 2688596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-06-08 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0621e28c8e7ac17ac3e2464dd4d9682003d908189b5ceca6efb7969f263c0901Block Operator
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