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 2677743 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2679137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2677617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4290 time: 2019-06-06 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x706f468c27ac7dbcb175ce269d33e61f2fb310d2f81319fec498ed87844759ddBlock Operator
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