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 2688986 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2690387 epoch_slot_no: 11987 block_no: 2688860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-06-08 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d1b58a4ac6780555aa5e90871bce807661eb8f05f5db48b5d7c415b5d47b7eBlock Operator
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