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 2684943 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2686337 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2684817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9123 time: 2019-06-07 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d82ee0ab9eff62bb5ae12778aa01d6b34341100c851c028cf42d28908dea18Block Operator
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