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 2677293 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678683 epoch_slot_no: 283 block_no: 2677167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-05 23:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb20df5200e88abf94eca7dfe222de43f2bedb57fa41ad9c02e15727a33661cd3Block Operator
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