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 2684300 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2685694 epoch_slot_no: 7294 block_no: 2684174 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1895 time: 2019-06-07 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1191662ea2e6fc5253ad5a5a29a87c53784e220e96655b905750af851c9561fBlock Operator
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