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 2681533 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682927 epoch_slot_no: 4527 block_no: 2681407 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2019-06-06 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4a782773a41cdd7bcabfea155333f1eb5320489e5f453fde7d3beb4d16c1f36Block Operator
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