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 2678182 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2679576 epoch_slot_no: 1176 block_no: 2678056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-06 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x459bc5f993d54321681533eea2af42d05c499f8dc26bb1434eb7012c71e62d95Block Operator
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