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 2681510 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682904 epoch_slot_no: 4504 block_no: 2681384 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2019-06-06 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c64a7e61b642a04bfc1e9e8490c9c9d4ff4505c4f82462ac29f9cdc8e74c0d9Block Operator
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