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 2677360 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678751 epoch_slot_no: 351 block_no: 2677234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1173 time: 2019-06-05 23:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23624e459c047f9f2cb4fab173c1316d24442bbdb0c3bc31b32a52a3d582baffBlock Operator
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