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 2678558 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2679952 epoch_slot_no: 1552 block_no: 2678432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6509 time: 2019-06-06 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bc5bbafbff74138c32d48e2b7eada0a50f922509213cad25a3d0ef56b518bc7Block Operator
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