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 2682758 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2684152 epoch_slot_no: 5752 block_no: 2682632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-06-07 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3100c9984d5ffca7e6660abbb2376cc551b3a8db84ea027e12b28c460805c9cBlock Operator
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