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 2684909 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686303 epoch_slot_no: 7903 block_no: 2684783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3433 time: 2019-06-07 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd4a280611c292477739dd8634039e167a8e0f1ddb441bdf665cf5895cd2727Block Operator
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