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 2682423 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2683817 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2682297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6025 time: 2019-06-07 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b038ac4f76ce7230f6bbeb88a2648b1e5428e86b7664b70767a3f1c93e1b4e6Block Operator
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