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 2678423 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2679817 epoch_slot_no: 1417 block_no: 2678297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11752 time: 2019-06-06 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9a68eaf930682fa188f97ff1cf0dc59f188594c265b8a8ec604f27d62670d92Block Operator
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