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 2677154 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2678544 epoch_slot_no: 144 block_no: 2677028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1570 time: 2019-06-05 22:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0489991027f60532f2da2104166e2f601cd5f9921564116ccdc93622eabfecfBlock Operator
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