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 2677657 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2679051 epoch_slot_no: 651 block_no: 2677531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2019-06-06 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f9d5c5f38b68adcb1a2d164902ee8c26b15cebf9e89b2fcd80683711b994c0bBlock Operator
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