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 2677992 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2679386 epoch_slot_no: 986 block_no: 2677866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-06-06 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf903a456f775e15b13525fdf25615218c53b2d6312ea0c8740010ad533743be7Block Operator
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