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 2678295 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2679689 epoch_slot_no: 1289 block_no: 2678169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-06-06 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0260331113746e1ab7a75fb1e3ad07db1d8ca6b16aadb2b3f89f88ed4369468eBlock Operator
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