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 2681687 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683081 epoch_slot_no: 4681 block_no: 2681561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-06 23:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7f319d79b0b124b52ac87f7c8aa5f686393d20790c1fe1858928ef85814a833Block Operator
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