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 2677115 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678505 epoch_slot_no: 105 block_no: 2676989 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2019-06-05 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc0d365b663760797987f30016e827d2a823d421d34fb681e943fca28f97dc4eBlock Operator
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