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 2689771 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2691172 epoch_slot_no: 12772 block_no: 2689645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3207 time: 2019-06-08 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7b7e45fce0399eed8a0e7df31cb285705ba8c280c980bc7656f0102d0037e33Block Operator
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