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 2681485 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682879 epoch_slot_no: 4479 block_no: 2681359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-06-06 22:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae9aa3b1874f0ea6559e088218016b229341b17002dd5a336934cd7640569f7dBlock Operator
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