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 2681574 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2682968 epoch_slot_no: 4568 block_no: 2681448 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1718 time: 2019-06-06 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee8dd8599cd5115664b665c9eb7795df62d574b3f3759df9d8102c39c99b3feBlock Operator
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