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 2677027 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2678417 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2676901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8981 time: 2019-06-05 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbfb9d54ddf5c7a9a97ba26315a7d259252f58059db481dbe1601700e61266d5Block Operator
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