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 2678546 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2679940 epoch_slot_no: 1540 block_no: 2678420 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2794 time: 2019-06-06 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9872d914455545c6ea69b5ebd3913b4a37d1d250f50ce8af11a0b3b5d05c578aBlock Operator
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