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 2677378 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678771 epoch_slot_no: 371 block_no: 2677252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1140 time: 2019-06-05 23:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63fa1f0fc60554c997b8ef27975e001f5731e67873282f49c58712fd4d404f9bBlock Operator
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