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 2684111 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685505 epoch_slot_no: 7105 block_no: 2683985 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1627 time: 2019-06-07 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x371355e870d8d529dc3b2222e4b3d5ff3dab7216366fbb9cd1a858ae621644f0Block Operator
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