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 2684578 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2685972 epoch_slot_no: 7572 block_no: 2684452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2190 time: 2019-06-07 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e43aee98082e87ad66596d9d138112ba3be7a43ae3ad9a393a9fb35d781f328Block Operator
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