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 2684043 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2685437 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2683917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10211 time: 2019-06-07 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb14186a73a288a16d8e175650a09afd9561c85d8222e0810ab0bf3ad51ea387bBlock Operator
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