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 2678420 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2679814 epoch_slot_no: 1414 block_no: 2678294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1206 time: 2019-06-06 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfe01a3cdbb8474c8fdcd5e7ea0b7d20dff45dbd2a8542d5afd40f546a94c66cBlock Operator
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