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 2684367 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685761 epoch_slot_no: 7361 block_no: 2684241 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-06-07 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0074e94a56601f4c5b61f6f7c7db66e3af5574440e4ae6fee71e23953c25aa8aBlock Operator
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