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 2682602 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2683996 epoch_slot_no: 5596 block_no: 2682476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-06-07 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd84d361551d2a835ec00da3c8f9519c1dd483fb40808711410a27dacc8b1f776Block Operator
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