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 2681684 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683078 epoch_slot_no: 4678 block_no: 2681558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-06 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6542d8c79bfdf94c4328a17fa46e05a93f3402e00277d3e815d978321111b100Block Operator
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