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 2689089 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2690490 epoch_slot_no: 12090 block_no: 2688963 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3725 time: 2019-06-08 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34c6c5a0e998c2d2c4cbc8f04e566b8ef2a4c4e60a27634fb81e2c6acb188b8dBlock Operator
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