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 2680924 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682318 epoch_slot_no: 3918 block_no: 2680798 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3205 time: 2019-06-06 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c7db353f8998f4da32a330d1254f0a3b6a4f84e8ed94ad44c55f0fa3559106Block Operator
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