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 2682148 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2683542 epoch_slot_no: 5142 block_no: 2682022 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2971 time: 2019-06-07 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10a3bd96a0beedb8f644a75b3939fef6b5cd58751c763fa54d0a475bb948880fBlock Operator
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