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 2684403 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2685797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2684277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10755 time: 2019-06-07 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba9d19be581046f24659f337bf9044f69d4f02ac95f291a81dcc4b78b3bc008Block Operator
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