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 2683682 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2685076 epoch_slot_no: 6676 block_no: 2683556 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3309 time: 2019-06-07 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fd6b2a84159c283ccf5b182ee19ff9b7be2bb9187720d5b9a5fcbdacd44dd19Block Operator
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