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 2684327 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685721 epoch_slot_no: 7321 block_no: 2684201 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-07 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d7a2edd3d16eaf890102aac18b49cf7b8f3828f0026b1efd39d30810a5c9746Block Operator
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