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 2684375 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685769 epoch_slot_no: 7369 block_no: 2684249 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-07 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b48a080b02270392b18f7fa056d0d16e1ed737d1db9cfa8131cda58d50aa1bBlock Operator
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