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 2683855 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685249 epoch_slot_no: 6849 block_no: 2683729 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-07 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x502c398b8170e100c35e08064c6e575f86503a371e66259cdb6f4d3125a2c8b4Block Operator
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