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 2682748 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2684142 epoch_slot_no: 5742 block_no: 2682622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2182 time: 2019-06-07 05:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadec7476c2f74f72f3fa965148cae7b6718b0a6bc2beb4b4d1696a1ac2743cfeBlock Operator
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