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 2681565 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2682959 epoch_slot_no: 4559 block_no: 2681439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2983 time: 2019-06-06 23:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f68bd05ab757078b1a4ec9552053321577efcac6d8dc2a174f8a091fcb6c426Block Operator
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