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 2684563 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2685957 epoch_slot_no: 7557 block_no: 2684437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2963 time: 2019-06-07 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27f5b6b3592bf450c48624c8f4b96bda00829191b5479abcd1c99ebfb00610f6Block Operator
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