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 2678345 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2679739 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 2678219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3328 time: 2019-06-06 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74d58317f85a5fb3084fe1d16f0f1a8fcd5aeb27b31ce5f8ed5e4ff9c475e29bBlock Operator
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