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 2682172 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2683566 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 2682046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-06-07 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d06039605bddbc216007c1044256ca0ab5702e1c7508d525bf2262cff95bf98Block Operator
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