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 2688791 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2690192 epoch_slot_no: 11792 block_no: 2688665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2155 time: 2019-06-08 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x472f835185d572109f1057fa1c27e3581d6a46b693c9630ca0fbf739edf23b76Block Operator
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