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 2682924 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2684318 epoch_slot_no: 5918 block_no: 2682798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-07 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f869dbd3c14fd7a0e65c62676a3e32ab899799411d2591c9cc5b046e7f6161cBlock Operator
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