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 2688821 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2690222 epoch_slot_no: 11822 block_no: 2688695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1625 time: 2019-06-08 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ba29651b8954d0211986ed382e62b47b6fd8cd0de60cbd10da71061363b0f9aBlock Operator
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