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 2682241 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2683635 epoch_slot_no: 5235 block_no: 2682115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2025 time: 2019-06-07 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1537ea487bd6289c2fb2fd90fc256860c8f9c45e1065964845142feb724aae82Block Operator
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