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 2689560 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2690961 epoch_slot_no: 12561 block_no: 2689434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2233 time: 2019-06-08 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x462d1a0253120ab747ec87c86b659169e9523d45bf71275ff40e13a1f15ed4a7Block Operator
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