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 2684211 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685605 epoch_slot_no: 7205 block_no: 2684085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1320 time: 2019-06-07 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3427f218d5e572be9e4ed44727d5a71891c8b3225d34772c9c44a289a10f468Block Operator
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