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 2682586 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2683980 epoch_slot_no: 5580 block_no: 2682460 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9984 time: 2019-06-07 04:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9261ba69206c704c680ba81e0820e2687ee198df654438418dc989b9d3c7c6a4Block Operator
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