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 2685309 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2686710 epoch_slot_no: 8310 block_no: 2685183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2522 time: 2019-06-07 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf83bfac19fc3e2097c9fb7f63363c8bbc33db43dbc5c59c9a656a121c555f6c8Block Operator
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