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 2683153 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2684547 epoch_slot_no: 6147 block_no: 2683027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-06-07 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc218351139dbcb16aebe5a4b3913aed45ede0359f4a78ffe493408bf4e03e21Block Operator
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