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 2683917 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685311 epoch_slot_no: 6911 block_no: 2683791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-07 12:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27167272a10d69ff8995f3ef65c3d8ea91f01332e4e40766050536d99f4e0723Block Operator
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