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 2684804 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686198 epoch_slot_no: 7798 block_no: 2684678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2019-06-07 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96aaaddf89eb79a02fb87bfe1d2c8312fb4a57e1270d5b22444e85c1fee9c3fbBlock Operator
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