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 2678163 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2679557 epoch_slot_no: 1157 block_no: 2678037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6100 time: 2019-06-06 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54a474971431b32a097e07644677da5af36ed0c0243c7d51af5735d286f90bedBlock Operator
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