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 2683395 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2684789 epoch_slot_no: 6389 block_no: 2683269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-07 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c518cf06d9308eac3a70dfac2f9e46336b3cf1a822ed2771c6274f777e3c0caBlock Operator
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