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 2677237 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2678627 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 2677111 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3830 time: 2019-06-05 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb28fd53b8e7cc467ba38cfa223154a87a5aeca86144e2c09250f0c2dcb1f275dBlock Operator
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