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 2683945 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2685339 epoch_slot_no: 6939 block_no: 2683819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3507 time: 2019-06-07 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd5bf486d8ee6a7264b8f3b32bb889aa6887ce9ae72f6944e8ea4a01c7568287Block Operator
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