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 2683810 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2685204 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 2683684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2378 time: 2019-06-07 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33d12866b4cff91f6177b9e48881f65e276a42e6ea976ae774f58322a76d2c08Block Operator
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