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 2681878 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683272 epoch_slot_no: 4872 block_no: 2681752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-07 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x034a14fb0950397305fc39b777378ee7835120d7b56cfdb3c896fd8bf8530e3fBlock Operator
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