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 2684045 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2685439 epoch_slot_no: 7039 block_no: 2683919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-07 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fc7c620411d8f1b38d38297cdd0528bcfa34564674ba82f730a10451e64ef00Block Operator
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