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 2684050 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2685444 epoch_slot_no: 7044 block_no: 2683924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3052 time: 2019-06-07 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec8f80dea72d978de8a92c32bb7b50a9f0078f346b142666467b3de4b0b0cacbBlock Operator
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