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 2684502 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2685896 epoch_slot_no: 7496 block_no: 2684376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2132 time: 2019-06-07 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc278a533a610f2aa617d31399bf5d060c38ea4e66bd2da81216e47a33555cff9Block Operator
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