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 2684966 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686363 epoch_slot_no: 7963 block_no: 2684840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2019-06-07 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2a04e625e5557b6209e51392e221a9a8292dfdbbb4c25601d9c1114397dca46Block Operator
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