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 2683121 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2684515 epoch_slot_no: 6115 block_no: 2682995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-07 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b8e90d18f3b88418109a37778f1db46a5cad0e40e5437c1ba9c1a9949a4dbe5Block Operator
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