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 2689118 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2690519 epoch_slot_no: 12119 block_no: 2688992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2019-06-08 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2865d22c348c24fc76ecf642b75ece62fe4263b5aee01e08e315b5d1529da10dBlock Operator
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