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 2678552 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2679946 epoch_slot_no: 1546 block_no: 2678426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2019-06-06 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad26629b17c5d05c4dcea15e606a857407674f1cde9d7d899c2dcde9bcfb9d8fBlock Operator
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