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 2681711 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683105 epoch_slot_no: 4705 block_no: 2681585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-06 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ff435c3e391a0623ec6a2faeb614851e2570a74a42e1f82de4287fc4dddbc44Block Operator
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