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 2683501 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2684895 epoch_slot_no: 6495 block_no: 2683375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-06-07 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x298ffb22707f021d1e44f7ee711134a7884c27394a0d55d9d200df92a19dad95Block Operator
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