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 2689998 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2691399 epoch_slot_no: 12999 block_no: 2689872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-06-08 21:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x643aeaeed1dc53a0eeaa27dea5c89b0913eced5fb5b69a7a1e0b3672c17fb42eBlock Operator
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