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 2682034 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2683428 epoch_slot_no: 5028 block_no: 2681908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2019-06-07 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d99e5f61779bbeb80b7e45dd2e4509cf599dbf5acb5b47525d4233ca5b5b56aBlock Operator
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