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 2683421 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2684815 epoch_slot_no: 6415 block_no: 2683295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2019-06-07 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b156350980008478abbd556ba858bae9b92095a3c7d53a5a1d1e1f93739a64Block Operator
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