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 2681274 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682668 epoch_slot_no: 4268 block_no: 2681148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2019-06-06 21:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4175125b928f56fddd70d47fdfe26b95cc141be73aa30bbec70e26301064129dBlock Operator
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