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 2680418 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2681812 epoch_slot_no: 3412 block_no: 2680292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4820 time: 2019-06-06 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d0fc397fc2331c083a00482a8155becc18eb23078cc9dd381f8e77e7c2848ffBlock Operator
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