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 2689982 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691383 epoch_slot_no: 12983 block_no: 2689856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1943 time: 2019-06-08 21:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc466b9bbff89af21271238ad4f5a0b163ad47a40e410d6c3601d26b4f86e63f5Block Operator
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