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 2684886 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2686280 epoch_slot_no: 7880 block_no: 2684760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2425 time: 2019-06-07 17:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1339b39825a3bf0415e510b24bff0e85de4cf7ca84dce228b4e2dc0dc6ca7edaBlock Operator
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