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 2680983 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2682377 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 2680857 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3099 time: 2019-06-06 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf842c4235991f4709260ba0a1c02eedb29136c6e11b2e0e9bc29b625ce717b7eBlock Operator
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