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 2681607 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683001 epoch_slot_no: 4601 block_no: 2681481 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-06 23:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff45b3aedf75b6a48321148a4f1a15b953d332cec375bb4f95f83e01145765aeBlock Operator
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