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 2678520 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2679914 epoch_slot_no: 1514 block_no: 2678394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 06:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa78bc07fcc38c1a40862aa14921dbb0009a52399de9eefb4fcab9e8da140b7Block Operator
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