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 2682144 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2683538 epoch_slot_no: 5138 block_no: 2682018 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-06-07 02:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x098d5da63b92843e8bfe05e19cbb7d84a6344e8258508dfb3b18fc7f03ef9c8dBlock Operator
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