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 2681019 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682413 epoch_slot_no: 4013 block_no: 2680893 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-06-06 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x793b69befcb2f24925e225daff5a20638e43159fb34128308a73d78d5ac03b09Block Operator
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