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 2677369 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2678760 epoch_slot_no: 360 block_no: 2677243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1809 time: 2019-06-05 23:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27c50691b065a9cc24aa38e86ebe0054e026c08309bf3058d1a65b07a3dabe66Block Operator
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