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 2682774 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2684168 epoch_slot_no: 5768 block_no: 2682648 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2799 time: 2019-06-07 05:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff6d087c893ad80b5ebf9ed4dd5f6430b690fa0bab722ecb8b12f5197db04e78Block Operator
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