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 2680995 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682389 epoch_slot_no: 3989 block_no: 2680869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-06 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x728f396e9e49b52911ed328d27b414a4a866d168b860d92f521437b8d96bbaeeBlock Operator
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