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 2684975 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2686372 epoch_slot_no: 7972 block_no: 2684849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-06-07 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28a920d79e19f90e6b91fb12c9d0ae16fa431ffc11316f1a753b9d1665d57b4bBlock Operator
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