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 2683704 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2685098 epoch_slot_no: 6698 block_no: 2683578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1563 time: 2019-06-07 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77892e0955796bf47cf6b6578482df753b8366db8fc642daa29cba6f09eb4f98Block Operator
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