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 2683448 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2684842 epoch_slot_no: 6442 block_no: 2683322 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4374 time: 2019-06-07 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1976685fbba86d01848d2c0a28138ad0a83101c076a0fba03365de5a21737667Block Operator
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