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 2681500 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682894 epoch_slot_no: 4494 block_no: 2681374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1976 time: 2019-06-06 22:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05aaa2671f299832e7489bf8a5c141b0bb8f58212ff63231efc9b68ecd4b37f6Block Operator
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