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 2681455 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682849 epoch_slot_no: 4449 block_no: 2681329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-06-06 22:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc481aa0c0e842086ee2e85cf587a49e37bf9c53f271e2f6858271ef763fd1c10Block Operator
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