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 2681184 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2682578 epoch_slot_no: 4178 block_no: 2681058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-06 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d0fa3bcd973d9e3a1e0f16437745d4f014a001620ffa035dd201b1e0f7123eeBlock Operator
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