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 2678283 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2679677 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 2678157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5694 time: 2019-06-06 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb53fa5e212abc2917000b6f2fc17ce3caf3a8d0271c5d2c4c46debca31ce1a60Block Operator
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