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 2684387 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2685781 epoch_slot_no: 7381 block_no: 2684261 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-06-07 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x824905752e5a74e5ae5516d8a87184dfc429d44669520063e85c4c2cf1cdd1fdBlock Operator
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