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 2684763 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2686157 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 2684637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8042 time: 2019-06-07 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x367af0b987df1a475a26e3dd92fdbe41e55cd8c5fc9e87e667ccc5d511f75d62Block Operator
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