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 2682575 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2683969 epoch_slot_no: 5569 block_no: 2682449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2220 time: 2019-06-07 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bb9c929a78ddd0e50babe11f21fd247cd58d26c037c3aa9da00192cfa209600Block Operator
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