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 2678628 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680022 epoch_slot_no: 1622 block_no: 2678502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1571 time: 2019-06-06 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x111230d61630c27413c35c889505c32689b18442fe73fc1f2a24992371f86179Block Operator
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