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 2682254 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2683648 epoch_slot_no: 5248 block_no: 2682128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2408 time: 2019-06-07 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x497214e08d1a9d91659e71483be6421ecb8af52efd6fd48920f6b81cc7a31288Block Operator
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