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 2684924 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686318 epoch_slot_no: 7918 block_no: 2684798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2362 time: 2019-06-07 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc0374b525cf9ae4d00b0311099f0c588b26bdf7f23623d1b28f9dba99b2fdadBlock Operator
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