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 2682074 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683468 epoch_slot_no: 5068 block_no: 2681948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2792 time: 2019-06-07 01:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c0cc1d557458b360c1425be7230f59cfe63b389938c2dfc7f5d8d2e3e6d01e8Block Operator
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